Laity
Laity noun - In Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy.
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Public
Public noun - Human beings in general.
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The relationship was public knowledge among the laity, going so far as to have joint ceremonies and rituals between their respective priesthoods.
Source: God Couple
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