Laity
Laity
Laity (/ˈleɪɪti/), from the Greek Laikos, meaning "of the people", refers to the body of religious worshippers, or the members of a religious organization, who are not part of the clergy. The term is often used in the context of the Christian Church, but can be applied to other religions as well.
Etymology
The term Laity is derived from the Greek Laikos, which means "of the people". It was first used in the context of the Christian Church to distinguish between the clergy and the regular worshippers or members of the church.
Related Terms
- Clergy: The body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.
- Layperson: A non-ordained member of a church, or a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
- Religion: The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
- Church: A building used for public Christian worship.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Laity
- Wikipedia's article - Laity
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