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Minister of the Altar
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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was a title applied in the Church of Rome, since the close of the 12th century, to the provider of pure bread, wine, and water for the mass. The ministrant, as he is called by the clergy, also responds to the prayers and benedictions. Originally a clerk, deacon, or subdeacon was delegated for this position, but now the duty is assigned to boys, except on unusually solemn and festive occasions.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Minister of the Altar'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/m/minister-of-the-altar.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Minister of the Altar'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/m/minister-of-the-altar.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
