What is another word for verger?

Pronunciation: [vˈɜːd͡ʒə] (IPA)

A verger is an official in the Church who is responsible for managing the maintenance and security of the Church building. There are several other synonyms for the word 'verger' that can be used to describe these officials. Some of the common synonyms are 'churchwarden', 'sexton', 'sacristan', and 'custodian'. These terms describe the same duties of maintaining the church and its premises. In some cases, the word 'verger' may have different connotations depending on the religious denomination. However, all these synonyms are generally used to denote an official who is responsible for the upkeep and security of the Church building.

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Usage examples for Verger

We grew technical over architecture and had an argument about it with a verger in the cathedral.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford
They sang in her ears while she questioned the verger about Romley.
"Hetty Wesley"
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
You make me feel as if a verger had passed by and pushed me into a pew."
"The Pastor's Wife"
Elizabeth von Arnim

Famous quotes with Verger

  • Dodgson was overcome by the beauty of Cologne Cathedral. I found him leaning against the rails of the Choir and sobbing like a child. When the verger came to show us over the chapels behind the Choir, he got out of the way, he said that he could not bear the harsh voice of the man in the presence of so much beauty.
    Lewis Carroll

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