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Sexton

usgb/ˈsekstən/Volume
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Church RolePlay
Sextons can perform various roles, often beyond mere caretaking, including bell-ringing and assisting in services. SlideThe sexton also helped arrange the pews for Sundays.
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Historical OccupationPlay
Sextons were more common in the past; modern churches may use volunteers or different titles for similar roles. SlideIn the history book, the village sexton also taught school.
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Cultural NuancePlay
The term ‘sexton’ might be unfamiliar in some cultures where churches have different administrative structures. SlideHe had never heard of a 'sexton' until visiting the English countryside church.
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