Lay Reader (Noun)
Meaning
A layman who is authorized by the bishop to read parts of the service in an Anglican or Episcopal church.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The lay reader was tasked with reading the lessons from Scripture during the Sunday morning service.
- As a licensed lay minister, she served her parish as a lay reader, Eucharistic minister, and pastoral visitor.
- He was a devoted lay reader at his local church, leading the congregation in prayer and reading from the gospel.
- The bishop ordained him as a lay reader, authorizing him to preach and lead worship on certain occasions.
- The new lay reader was a bit nervous as she prepared to read the epistle at her first Sunday service.