Religious Roles

Archbishop

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Archbishop. A senior bishop in charge of a wide area, sometimes known as a province, in the Church of England, Roman Catholic Church, Lutheran Church, and other denominations.

See also: Bishop and Bishop – Roman Catholic sign and Suffragan Bishop and Installment / Installation (Bishop) and Mitre and Crook (Hooked staff) and Episcopal and Diocese

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Bishop

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Bishop. In some Churches (eg Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran) a Bishop is the spiritual leader of a geographical area known as a diocese.

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Bishop – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Bishop. This is the Roman Catholic sign for Bishop. In the Roman Catholic church a Bishop is the spiritual leader of a geographical area known as a diocese.

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Canon (Honorary Title)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Canon (Honorary Title). Honorary title for a person who acts as an adviser to a Cathedral and bishop.

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Cantor

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Cantor (Latin term for a singer). The member of a choir who sings solo passages to which the congregation responds.

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Cardinal – RCS

Roman Catholic sign

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Cardinal. A Roman Catholic sign for Cardinal. A bishop or archbishop selected by the Pope to support him in his work. When required, the group (or ‘college’) of cardinals is responsible for selecting a new Pope.

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