chalicist
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/ˈtʃælɪsɪst/
Noun
A layperson authorized to assist the clergy, particularly within the Episcopal or Anglican Church, in administering the Christian sacrament of Holy Communion during worship services. Specifically, chalicists offer the consecrated wine to communicants following its consecration by the celebrant.
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A lay minister, or chaliccist, who assists eith the distribution of communion.
Often colloquially called chalice bearers or chalicists, these are now designated by canon as Eucharistic Ministers.
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The church also includes many lay positions in worship, such as acolytes, vergers, chalicists, lectors, and a congregational choir.
Word forms
chalicists