Verger
noun
A person in a church who takes care of the building and grounds, rings the bell, etc.
She was appointed as the new verger of the cathedral.
Often appears as...
- church verger
- cathedral verger
noun
In some churches, a verger is a ceremonial officer who walks ahead of the clergy in processions.
The verger led the procession at the Easter mass.
Often appears as...
- ceremonial verger
- procession verger
noun
A person in a church who takes care of the building and grounds, rings the bell, etc.
She was appointed as the new verger of the cathedral.
Often appears as...
- church verger
- cathedral verger
noun
In some churches, a verger is a ceremonial officer who walks ahead of the clergy in processions.
The verger led the procession at the Easter mass.
Often appears as...
- ceremonial verger
- procession verger
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Church Worker
A verger is often a church’s employee or volunteer, not just a ceremonial role.
The verger maintained the church lawns every Saturday.
Pro Tip 2/3Many Tasks
Vergers may perform various tasks, from cleaning to aiding in worship services.
As the verger, he prepared the communion table.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Clergy
A verger shouldn’t be confused with a member of the clergy; it’s a distinct role.
He wanted to be a priest, but started as a verger.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Worker
A verger is often a church’s employee or volunteer, not just a ceremonial role.
The verger maintained the church lawns every Saturday.
Pro Tip 2/3Many Tasks
Vergers may perform various tasks, from cleaning to aiding in worship services.
As the verger, he prepared the communion table.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Clergy
A verger shouldn’t be confused with a member of the clergy; it’s a distinct role.
He wanted to be a priest, but started as a verger.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Worker
A verger is often a church’s employee or volunteer, not just a ceremonial role.
The verger maintained the church lawns every Saturday.
Pro Tip 2/3Many Tasks
Vergers may perform various tasks, from cleaning to aiding in worship services.
As the verger, he prepared the communion table.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Clergy
A verger shouldn’t be confused with a member of the clergy; it’s a distinct role.
He wanted to be a priest, but started as a verger.
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