noun a person who assists in religious services or ceremonies, typically a church attendant or server
An acolythist is a person who assists in religious ceremonies, particularly in Christian churches.
An acolythist is responsible for lighting candles, carrying the processional cross, and assisting the clergy during services.
In ceremonial practices, an acolythist may also be involved in preparing the altar, handling sacred objects, and performing other ritualistic duties.
The term 'acolythist' may be used by writers who are creating fictional worlds or characters, where an acolythist could be a type of religious figure or practitioner.
In the field of psychology, the term 'acolythist' may be used in a metaphorical sense to describe someone who blindly follows a particular ideology or belief system without critical thinking.
Historians may use the term 'acolythist' when discussing the role of followers or disciples in various historical religious or philosophical movements.
Theologians may use the term 'acolythist' to refer to a specific type of religious practitioner or follower within a particular faith tradition.