chalicist
/ˈtʃælɪsɪst/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
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.
Example Sentences
- "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."
- "The church also includes many lay positions in worship, such as acolytes, vergers, chalicists, lectors, and a congregational choir."