verger

• Employé laïc d'une église qui s'occupe de l'entretien intérieur du bâtiment et assiste le célébrant pendant les offices, portant souvent une verge ou un bâton cérémoniel lors des processions et des cérémonies.

A church officer responsible for the care of the church interior and who acts as an attendant, often carrying a verge (a ceremonial staff) during services and ceremonies.

1. Church attendantC1formalbritish

   A church officer responsible for the care of the interior of the building and for acting as an attendant during services, often carrying a ceremonial staff called a verge.

   Bedeau (d'église)

   • The verger led the procession down the aisle.
   • He served as the verger at the cathedral for over twenty years.
   • The verger ensured the candles were lit before the evening service.

   Synonymesbeadlesacristansexton