The Faiths of the World: A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects; Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Faiths of the World: A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects; Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs

Preco (lat., a herald), a name sometimes applied in the ancient Christian church to the Deacon, from the circumstance that he dictated to the people the usual forms of prayer in which they were to join, and acted as their director and guide in all the other parts of Divine service.

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