lector

Example Sentences

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Caveat lector: Failing to peruse this list of July releases may result in a severe deficit of variety in your vacation reading.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2023

Francis gave a bible to each lector and a crucifix to each catechist.

From Reuters • Jan. 23, 2022

He normally worships at the 5:30 Sunday service and occasionally serves as a lector, or reader of Scripture.

From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2018

He has coached girls basketball teams and serves as a lector and usher at Blessed Sacrament Church.

From The Guardian • Sep. 3, 2018

I knew that voice; he was a lector in church.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie