Definition of votaries:
(n) :
A devotee of a particular religion or cult.
(n) :
A loyal supporter or devoted admirer of a person or institution.
(n) :
A devout or zealous worshipper.
(n) :
A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made.
(n) :
(by extension) Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc.
(adj) :
Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.