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vergers

/ˈvɜːrdʒərz/ /ˈvɜːrdʒərs/

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noun

杖持ち, 廷吏

One who carries a verge, or emblem of office.

Examples :

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

廷吏は、大聖堂における権威の象徴である儀式用の杖を持ち運んだ。

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noun

教会の案内係

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. "

教会の案内係は、結婚式の前に教会が清潔で整然としていることを確認し、賛美歌集を慎重に配置し、ろうそくに火を灯しました。

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noun

案内係、案内人

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. "

大聖堂の案内係は、訪問者が席を見つけるのを手伝い、建物の歴史に関する質問に答えました。

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noun

典礼官, 廷吏

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. "

長いローブを着た2人の廷吏が、イースターの礼拝中に大聖堂の通路を司教を先導した。

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