Bible Encyclopedias
Thuroferary
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(incense-bearer), a priest who bears the censer during the services of the Greek Church. He also assists the officiating priest to put on his sacerdotal vestments, and, during the anthem, spreads a veil over the consecrated vessels.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Thuroferary'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​t/thuroferary.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.