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vergers

/ˈvɜːrdʒərz/ /ˈvɜːrdʒərs/

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noun

Пристав, судебный пристав

One who carries a verge, or emblem of office.

Examples :

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

Приставы несли церемониальный посох, символ их власти в соборе.

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noun

Церковный староста, прислужник

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. "

Церковные старосты следили за тем, чтобы церковь была чистой и в порядке перед началом свадебной службы, тщательно расставляя сборники гимнов и зажигая свечи.

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noun

Привратник, экскурсовод

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. "

Привратники в соборе помогали посетителям найти свои места и отвечали на вопросы об истории здания.

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noun

Прислужник, церемониймейстер

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. "

Два прислужника в длинных рясах вели епископа по проходу собора во время пасхальной службы.

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