Religious Roles

Presbyter (in the New Testament)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Presbyter (in the New Testament). In the New Testament a presbyter is an elder or leader of a Christian congregation. The Greek word for presbyter is πρεσβύτερος which mean elder.

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President and Vice-President of Conference (Methodist)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of President and Vice-President of Conference (Methodist). The (ordained) leader and (lay) assistant leader, elected annually to preach throughout Britain.

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Priest (in Biblical times – Jewish)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Priest (Biblical – Jewish). A religious leader in the Jewish faith in Biblical times.

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Priest (modern day) / Vicar / Rector / Padre / Chaplain

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Priest (modern day) / Vicar / Rector / Padre / Chaplain. A member of the clergy. This sign, with appropriate lip patten, is used for priest, vicar, rector, padre and in some contexts chaplain. Signed here with the priest lip pattern.

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Rabbi (a Jewish scholar or teacher)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Rabbi (a Jewish scholar or teacher). A teacher and leader in Judaism.

Biblical references include: Matthew 23:8

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Sacristan / Sexton

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Sacristan / Sexton. Person responsible for caring for the sacristy and its contents (vestments and vessels etc).

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