lector

Example Sentences

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They performed in the worship band, served as lectors and ushered people during the ash ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times

Oh, and just so you know, caveat lector means "let the reader beware."

From Salon

Earlier this year Francis issued another law decreeing that women can be installed in the lay ministries of lectors, to read Scripture, and acolytes to serve on the altar as eucharistic ministers.

From Seattle Times

Subjected to harassment, lesser wages and unwanted advances in a shadowy cigar factory, she becomes enraptured by books read aloud to the workers by a lector who quickly falls in love with her.

From Washington Post

But until now, they had been serving as acolytes and lectors — as the positions are known — at the discretion of local bishops or priests.

From Washington Post