lay reader
noun
,
Anglican Church
1.
a layperson authorized by a bishop to conduct certain parts of a service.
Origin
1745-55
British Dictionary definitions for
lay reader
lay reader
noun
1.
(
Church of England
) a person licensed by a bishop to conduct religious services other than the Eucharist
2.
(
RC Church
) a layman chosen from among the congregation to read the epistle at Mass and sometimes other prayers