thurifer
/thoor-uh-fer/US // ˈθʊər ə fər //UK // (ˈθjʊərɪfə) //
瑟弗尔,瑟弗,瑟尔法,瑟法
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a person who carries the thurible in religious ceremonies.
Examples
I hope Wilson—that's our second thurifer—won't go wrong in the Magnificat.
Alexander celebrated a solemn Mass of reconciliation in St. Peters, and the king acted as thurifer.
When he goes in procession he has a thurifer carried before him by the Pope's special permission.
Should the thurifer incense the Blessed Sacrament whilst Benediction is being given?
You miss the incense, you feel that some noble thurifer should have fumigated him at each stage.
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