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Church-Reeves

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(from greefa, a steward) are church-wardens, officers chosen to maintain order during divine service and as trustees of the church goods and furniture. In Spain they are called operarii, and in France marguilliers: (meriglerii), from the marel, or token of lead, which was given by them to the priests who attended service, as a qualification for receiving payment. They appear as melinglerii at Cefalu, Catania, and Monte Regale.

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