ostiarius

• Ostiarius bezeichnet in der nicht reformierten Westkirche den niedrigsten der niederen Weihen, das Amt des Türhüters, das in der römisch-katholischen Kirche heute abgeschafft ist.

A noun referring to the lowest of the minor Holy Orders in the unreformed Western Church, a role now suppressed by the Roman Catholic Church.

1. Lowest Holy OrderC2formal

   The lowest of the minor Holy Orders in the unreformed Western Church, now suppressed by the Roman Catholic Church.

   Niedere Weihe

   • The ostiarius was responsible for guarding the church doors.
   • In medieval times, the ostiarius held the keys to the sanctuary.
   • The role of ostiarius was considered the first step toward priesthood.

   Synonymedoorkeeperostiaryporter