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Praelector

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is the ecclesiastical term for the divinity-reader in some cathedrals. Sometimes he is attached to the prebend (q.v.), and sometimes he lectures, as on saints' days, in Lent, and other important Church seasons. (See LECTOR); (See READER).

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