A person who carries a cross, especially in religious processions or ceremonies, like in church services.
Compound from 'cross' + 'bearer,' with roots in medieval religious practice. Became formalized in Christian liturgical terminology.
The role of crossbearer is traditionally given to altar boys as an honor—historically, leading with the cross was how communities literally showed which direction their faith was heading!
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