If he even had senses left, the priest wasn't carrying them with him.
The first priest himself carried the bowl of tools that he would need.
When she arrived at the shore, the priest and girl carried her to town.
The second hazard is the personal shield that we 'priests' carry.
Next came the priest and Saylah carrying the chest between them.
When they stepped into the light, Jamie was surprised to see the priest carrying what seemed to be a case of wine.
He broke off these thoughts as the priests carried in the sacred volumes.
After deliberating for a little while, the priest selected one and carried it towards the fire.
The priests carried the palm branches or willows in their hands.
At the end of Mass, the priest carried all these back to the sacristy, arranged after the same fashion.