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Acolyte

Manuscript description of an acolyte
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Manuscript description of an acolyte

A minor church officer, whose chief duties were to light the candles on the altar, to carry them in processions, to prepare water and wine for the sacrifice of the Mass, and to attend the priests and deacons.