Religious Roles

Suffragan Bishop

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Suffragan Bishop. A bishop who holds a supportive role towards the diocesan (Church of England) or metropolitan (Roman Catholic) bishop of their diocese or province.

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Superintendent (Methodist)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Superintendent (Methodist). A senior minister with pastoral and administrative oversight of a number of local churches.

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Verger / Virger (Church of England)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Verger / Virger (Church of England). A lay person who acts as caretaker, assists in planning church services and carries a verge (staff) in processions. Most churches use the spelling verger, cathedrals use the spelling virger. Signed here in the role of carrying a verge.

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