Nomen

der Messdiener

altar server, acolyte

Der Messdiener hilft dem Priester während der Messe.

The altar server helps the priest during mass.

((as a noun)) altar server Der Messdiener hilft dem Priester während der Messe.

Ministrant

Composed of 'Messe' (mass, church service) and 'Diener' (servant).

A 'servant' ('Diener') at a church 'mass' ('Messe'). Distinguish this from 'Messe' as in trade fair.

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