CAMILLI AND CAMILLAE
The Latin name for the boys and girls who attended on the priests and priestesses during the performance of their religious functions. It was necessary that they should be born of free parents, and have both parents living. These attendants were especially attached to the Flamen Dialis, and his wife the Flaminica, and also to the Curiones. The priests generally brought up their own children, by preference, for this service, to teach them their duties, and secure them a succession to the priestly office.
Pictures and Media
CAMILLUS WITH ACERRA AND RICINIUM.(Bartoli, Admir, 14.)