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The four most significant modern equivalents are:
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The people who read lessons, prayers etc. in a number of
traditions and denominations without being part of an authorised minor-order
or office.
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The lectors of the Orthodox tradition who are still ordained
to a minor-order in preparation for ministry in a higher order such as the
sub-diaconate.
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The Roman Catholic readers who were ordained to a
minor-order prior to 1992 and who have been admitted to an office since the
reforms of 1992.
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The Anglican readers who operate within the Church of
England on a voluntary, part time basis as "lay ministers authorised by
Canon with a preaching, teaching and liturgical ministry in a pastoral
context".
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