Deputitus

Deputitus In the Greek Church those not ordained, but nominated, to the minor services of the Church were called the Theori, those in charge of the sacred vestments; the Camisati, those attending to the vessels in the altar-service; and Deputati, those who, carrying lighted tapers, in the processions preceded the deacon who bore the book of the gospels or the oblations. They corresponded to the "taper-bearers" of the Latin Church. SEE ACOLYTI. When necessary, they cleared the way for the bishop through the crowded church.