Bible Encyclopedias
Janitores

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

persons appointed to take care of the doors of the churches in time of divine service, and to make a distinction between the faithful and the catechumens, and excommunicated persons, and others not entitled to admission. (See DOOR-KEEPERS).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Janitores'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​j/janitores.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.