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− | A '''reader''' (also called a '''lector''') is one of the [[minor orders]] of the [[Orthodox Church]], a sub-clerical order to which a man is [[tonsure]]d setting him apart as blessed by the [[bishop]] to read the [[apostolos|epistle]] readings in the [[Divine Liturgy]]. He may also serve as a [[cantor]], [[catechism|catechist]], or in other leadership roles in the local [[parish]] community. | + | A '''reader''' (also called a '''lector''') is one of the [[minor orders]] of the [[Orthodox Church]], a sub-clerical order to which a man is [[tonsure]]d, setting him apart as blessed by the [[bishop]] to read the [[apostolos|epistle]] readings in the [[Divine Liturgy]]. He may also serve as a [[cantor]], [[catechism|catechist]], or in other leadership roles in the local [[parish]] community. |
A reader is usually tonsured by the bishop, though in some traditions, an [[archpriest]] or [[archimandrite]] may do the tonsure with the bishop's blessing if he is not available. | A reader is usually tonsured by the bishop, though in some traditions, an [[archpriest]] or [[archimandrite]] may do the tonsure with the bishop's blessing if he is not available. |
Revision as of 21:31, July 2, 2005
A reader (also called a lector) is one of the minor orders of the Orthodox Church, a sub-clerical order to which a man is tonsured, setting him apart as blessed by the bishop to read the epistle readings in the Divine Liturgy. He may also serve as a cantor, catechist, or in other leadership roles in the local parish community.
A reader is usually tonsured by the bishop, though in some traditions, an archpriest or archimandrite may do the tonsure with the bishop's blessing if he is not available.