- a church official who serves as sacristan, caretaker, usher, and general attendant.
- an official who carries the verge or other symbol of office before a bishop, dean, or other dignitary.
- a church official who acts as caretaker and attendant, looking after the interior of a church and often the vestments and church furnishings
- an official who carries the verge or rod of office before a bishop, dean, or other dignitary in ceremonies and processions
