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Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is a name applied to the priest in the English Church who reads the gospel in the communion service, standing at the north side of the altar. In some cathedrals one of the clergy is appointed specially to perform this duty; hence the name.

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