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What was one of the most important occupations in monasteries during the middle ages?
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Abbot - The Abbot was the head of the monastery or abbey.
Prior - The monk that was second in charge. Sort of the deputy to the abbot.
Lector - The monk in charge of reading the lessons in church.
Cantor - Leader of the monk's choir.
Sacrist - The monk in charge of the books.
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