Definition of Mistagogue

Definition of Mistagogue

Mystagogue, in Greece, was the priest who instructed candidates and prepared them for initiation into the various religious mysteries; in the Christian Church it denoted the catechist who prepared catechumens previous to their admission to the sacraments.

- Wikipedia

Mys"ta*gogue (?), n. [L. mystagogus, Gr. &?;; &?; one initiated in mysteries + &?; leading, n., a leader, fr. &?; to lead: cf. F. mystagogue. See 1st Mystery.] 1. One who interprets mysteries, especially of a religious kind.

2. One who keeps and shows church relics.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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