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Encyclopedia of Religion entry forAcolyteLiterally " one who follows," and so a ministrant or server. It is the highest of the four minor orders in the Church of Rome. The acolyte hands the priest wine and water at the Mass and carries the lights. He is now usually a layman. citations: Encyc. of Rel., Canney
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