n. [ F. évangéliste, L. evangelista, fr. Gr.
The Apostles, so far as they evangelized, might claim the title though there were many evangelists who were not Apostles. Plumptre. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ LL. evangelistarium. ] A selection of passages from the Gospels, as a lesson in divine service. Porson. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to the four evangelists; designed or fitted to evangelize; evangelical;