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Celebrant

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(or celebrating priest) is the priest who makes the oblation and consecrates the holy Eucharist; so called to distinguish him from the assisting priests or deacons.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Celebrant'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/celebrant.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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