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vergers

/ˈvɜːrdʒərz/ /ˈvɜːrdʒərs/

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noun

Vergueros, ujieres

One who carries a verge, or emblem of office.

Examples :

"The vergers carried the ceremonial staff, a symbol of their authority in the cathedral. "

Los ujieres llevaban el báculo ceremonial, un símbolo de su autoridad en la catedral.

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noun

Sacristán

A 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.

Examples :

"The vergers ensured the church was clean and orderly before the wedding service began, carefully placing the hymnals and lighting the candles. "

Los sacristanes se aseguraron de que la iglesia estuviera limpia y ordenada antes de que comenzara la ceremonia de la boda, colocando cuidadosamente los himnarios y encendiendo las velas.

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Ujier, guía turístico

An usher; also, in major ecclesiastical landmarks, a tour guide.

Examples :

"The vergers at the cathedral helped visitors find their seats and answered questions about the building's history. "

Los ujieres de la catedral ayudaron a los visitantes a encontrar sus asientos y respondieron preguntas sobre la historia del edificio.

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Ujier, bedel

An attendant upon a dignitary, such as a bishop or dean, a justice, etc.

Examples :

"Two vergers in long robes led the bishop down the aisle of the cathedral during the Easter service. "

Dos ujieres con largas túnicas guiaron al obispo por el pasillo de la catedral durante el servicio de Pascua.

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