Editing Crucifer (section)

==Etymology==
The term "crucifer" comes from the [[Latin]] ''crux'' (cross) and ''ferre'' (to bear, carry). It thus literally means "cross-bearer". Use of the term "crucifer" is most common in the Lutheran and Anglican churches, as well as in certain Catholic congregations.<ref name="Concordia2025">{{cite web |title=The Duties of Acolytes |url=https://blog.cph.org/worship/the-duties-of-acolytes |publisher=Concordia Publishing House |access-date=28 January 2025 |language=en-us}}</ref> In the [[Catholic Church]], the usual term is "cross-bearer", which is employed in certain Lutheran congregations as well.<ref name="ce">[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04539a.htm Patrick Morrisroe, "Cross-Bearer" in ''The Catholic Encyclopedia'' (New York 1908)]</ref>