Sacerdot

A sacerdot is a religious official whose role centers on ritual practice and mediation. Sacerdots are responsible for performing ceremonies, offering sacrifices, overseeing sacred spaces, and maintaining proper ritual order. Their authority is tied to specialized knowledge, lineage, or appointment rather than teaching or interpretation. The term is often used in academic writing to describe priestly roles across different cultures, highlighting function rather than a specific religious tradition. In this sense, “sacerdot” refers to a type of religious role defined by ritual responsibility and controlled access to the sacred.