noun🔗ShareZeremonienmeister, AmtsdienerOne who carries a verge, or emblem of office."The virger, carrying the silver verge, led the procession of clergy into the church. "Der Zeremonienmeister, der die silberne Amtsrute trug, führte die Geistlichen in die Kirche.jobreligionpersonorganizationhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKüster, KirchdienerA lay person who takes care of the interior of a church and acts as an attendant during services, where he or she carries the verge (or virge). In the United States, the office is generally combined with that of sexton."The virger carefully straightened the altar cloths and then led the wedding procession down the aisle. "Der Küster richtete sorgfältig die Altartücher und führte dann die Hochzeitsgesellschaft den Gang entlang.religionjobpersonservicetheologyculturetraditionorganizationarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZeremonienmeister, Küster, FremdenführerAn usher; also, in major ecclesiastical landmarks, a tour guide."The virger at the cathedral showed us the stained glass windows and told us about their history. "Der Zeremonienmeister in der Kathedrale zeigte uns die Buntglasfenster und erzählte uns von ihrer Geschichte.religionjobservicepersonarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZeremonienmeister, AmtsdienerAn attendant upon a dignitary, such as a bishop or dean, a justice, etc."The bishop entered the cathedral, followed closely by his virger, who carried the ceremonial staff. "Der Bischof betrat die Kathedrale, dicht gefolgt von seinem Zeremonienmeister, der den zeremoniellen Stab trug.religionjoborganizationserviceroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading