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Acolyte:
From a Greek word meaning "to follow." While originally a minor clerical order, acolytes are now commonly lay volunteers, mostly youth, who follow the Cross in the procession and recession, light and sometimes carry candles, and assist the priest in worship.
Altar Guild: A special, usually lay group in a church, charged with the maintenance and preparation of the altar and its furnishings in a church. Altar guilds may also supervise church decorations and flowers.
Archbishop: A bishop over a group of dioceses or national church. The Episcopal Church, however, does not have an Archbishop. It has a Presiding Bishop and that is because the Presiding Bishop has less authority than an Archbishop. A Presiding Bishop is a 'legislative/administrative' head who 'presides' at the Episcopal Convention held every three years.
Archbishop of Canterbury: The presiding bishop of the Church of England; sometimes acknowledged by American Episcopalians as the honorary spiritual head of the entire Anglican Communion.
Archdeacon: A deacon or priest on a bishop's staff who exercises some administrative supervision over parishes, missions,
clergy, or programs for the bishop. Archdeacons are referred to as, "The Venerable…" or "Dear Archdeacon…." The title Reverend is not used if Venerable is used. Archdeacons often wear purple instead of black cassocks or a purple cincture (band or rope).
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