In liturgical use, who carries the Book of the Gospels in procession when it is used?

In liturgical use, who carries the Book of the Gospels in procession when it is used?

• A. The deacon
• B. The priest
• C. The cantor
• D. The lector

Answer: (A)

Carrying the Book of the Gospels in the procession is a sign of bringing the Word of God forward for proclamation, and this duty belongs to the deacon. The deacon’s role in the liturgy includes assisting at the altar and escorting the Gospel book as it is brought to the ambo to be read, showing reverence for the Gospel and its central place in the celebration. The cantor or lector are responsible for singing and proclaiming readings, not for carrying the Gospel book in procession. If there is no deacon, the priest may carry the book instead.

Carrying the Book of the Gospels in the procession is a sign of bringing the Word of God forward for proclamation, and this duty belongs to the deacon. The deacon’s role in the liturgy includes assisting at the altar and escorting the Gospel book as it is brought to the ambo to be read, showing reverence for the Gospel and its central place in the celebration. The cantor or lector are responsible for singing and proclaiming readings, not for carrying the Gospel book in procession. If there is no deacon, the priest may carry the book instead.