Anagnost (Noun)
Meaning
A cleric in the minor orders of the Eastern Orthodox Church who reads the lessons aloud in the liturgy (analogous to the lector in the Roman Catholic Church).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The anagnost stood at the ambo, preparing to read the Epistle to the congregation.
- In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, the role of the anagnost is considered a vital part of the liturgical service.
- During the Divine Liturgy, the anagnost read the Gospel passage with great reverence and solemnity.
- As a young man, he was tonsured as an anagnost and began his journey towards the priesthood.
- The anagnost's voice echoed through the church as he proclaimed the words of the prophet Isaiah.