Deacon and Lay reader

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Deacon noun - A person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church.

Usage example: my cousin was married by his uncle, who is also a deacon in his church

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Lay reader is an antonym for deacon.

Nearby Word: deaconess

Lay reader noun - A layman who is authorized by the bishop to read parts of the service in an Anglican or Episcopal church.

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Deacon is an antonym for lay reader.

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