Bible Encyclopedias
Claviger

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(key-bearer) is a canon who keeps the keys of the chapter seal and chests. There are usually two or three such officers at a time.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Claviger'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/claviger.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.