Bible Encyclopedias
Pausarii

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a name given to the priests of His (q.v.) at Rome, because in their religious processions they were accustomed to make pauses at certain places, where they engaged in singing hymns and performing other sacred rites.

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