crucifer
a person appointed to carry the church's processional cross, a cross or crucifix with a long staff, during processions at the beginning and end of the service
en-GB/ˈkɹuːsɪfə/
en-US/ˈkɹusəfɚ/
a person appointed to carry the church's processional cross, a cross or crucifix with a long staff, during processions at the beginning and end of the service