ostiarius

• Существительное, обозначающее низший из малых священных чинов в нереформированной Западной церкви, роль, ныне упразднённая Римско-католической церковью.

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.

   Низший духовный сан

   • 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.

   Synonymsdoorkeeperostiaryporter