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Canstrisius (or Cantrensius)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Canstrisius (Or Cantrensius)
was an officer of the Church of Constantinople, whose duty it was to look after the pontifical vestments of the patriarch; to assist him to habit himself; to hold the censer at mass, or the veil of the chalice; and to sprinkle the blessed water upon the people, while the hymn, of the Holy Trinity was sung.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Canstrisius (or Cantrensius)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/canstrisius-or-cantrensius.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.