Church and Temple Artifacts / Areas / Clothing

British Sign Language (BSL) signs for objects you might find in a church/temple, clothing worn by religious leaders, and the areas of a church/temple such as you might see annotated on a floor plan.

Lady Chapel

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Lady Chapel. A chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, inside a cathedral or large church.

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Lectern

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Lectern. A stand on which a Bible rests and from which the scriptures are read during public worship. Some might also be used to hold other books, papers, even tablets and laptops.

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Linen

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Linen. Fabric made from flax (ie fibre from one of a group of plants); the plural in English refers to items made from linen eg tablecloths.

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Lyre

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Lyre. A small harp-like musical instrument, used in some ancient cultures. David is said to have played a 10-string lyre (“kinnor” in Hebrew) for Saul.

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Maniple

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Maniple. A length of embroidered fabric, worn by the priest, draped over the left arm, during some church services.

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Memorial

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Memorial. An object eg a statue or plaque; or an act eg a procession or religious service; created or conducted as remembrance of a person or event.

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