acólito — meaning in English

English meaning

• acolyte noun In the Catholic Church, a person ordained to the top minor order, tasked with carrying the wine, water and candles at Mass.
• sidekick noun A close companion or assistant, especially to a more prominent or important person.

Senses

acólito is used for these senses in English:

• acolyte (Christianity) One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
• acolyte An attendant, assistant, or follower.
• altar boy A boy serving as an acolyte in certain forms of Christianity.

acolyte — full definition

1. noun In the Catholic Church, a person ordained to the top minor order, tasked with carrying the wine, water and candles at Mass.
2. noun An assistant who helps at the altar during a church service.
3. noun Someone who attends, helps or follows another person.

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