homilist

[ hom-uh-list ]

noun

1. a person who writes or delivers homilies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of homilist¹

First recorded in 1610–20; homil(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

Cardinal Newman, who died in 1890, is renowned as a founder of the Oxford Movement for religious reform; as an illustrious convert from Anglicanism; as a stirring homilist; and as the figure who brought the Oratorian tradition—priests living in community in cities without taking vows—from Europe to the English-speaking world.

From The New Yorker

Vaghi, as the chaplain of the John Carroll Society, was the homilist in Wuerl’s absence.

From Washington Post

His natural speaking voice is tonally as much like a Midwestern homilist’s as a Southern Baptist’s.

From Washington Post

The homilist was the Rev. Wasyl Kharuk, spiritual director at St. Josaphat Seminary, Washington, D.C., and an extraordinary minister of mercy during this Jubilee Year of Mercy.

From Washington Times

The Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde, bishop of Arlington, will be the celebrant and homilist.

From Washington Post