McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Canstrisius (Or Cantrensius)

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McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Canstrisius (Or Cantrensius)


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was an officer of the Church of Constantinople, whose duty it was to look after the pontifical vestments of the patriarch; to assist him to habit himself; to hold the censer at mass, or the veil of the chalice; and to sprinkle the blessed water upon the people, while the hymn, of the Holy Trinity was sung.