Hieromnemon

Webster's Dictionary

(1): ( n.) A magistrate who had charge of religious matters, as at Byzantium.

(2): ( n.) The sacred secretary or recorder sent by each state belonging to the Amphictyonic Council, along with the deputy or minister.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(Gr. Ἱερομνήμων ). I. The title m ancient history of that one of the two deputies sent by each tribe to the Amphictyonic Council who superintended the religious rites. II. An officer in the Greek Church, who, during service, stands behind the bishop, and points out to him in order the psalms, prayers, etc. He also dresses the patriarchs, and shows the priests to their places. — Pierer, 8, 368; Brande, 2, 124. (J. W. M.)