Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, November 24th, 2024
the Week of Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary 34
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Archacolyth

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Arch in Christian Art
Next Entry
Archaeology
Resource Toolbox

Formerly, in some cathedrals, there was a dignitary so named: he was the chief of the acolyths, as the archpriest, archdeacon, and archsubdeacon were of their respective orders.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Archacolyth'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/archacolyth.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile