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Word: subdeacon (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1924-1924
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There was a long procession. Censers swung continually. The celebrant of the mass was censed. So was the 'deacon and the subdeacon. The Gospel was held by the subdeacon, with two taper bearers on either hand, and was read by the deacon, first on one side of the altar and then on the other. The Bishop's ring was kissed. The Bishop and sacred ministers were censed. The sacred host and chalice were raised high at the sound of the sacring bell. Before the altar the ministers were prostrate, while kneeling acolytes elevated waxen tapers that flamed. Then...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Whiskers | 3/24/1924 | See Source »

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