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Красимира Христова

They did it well. I'm interested in how exactly they led the excursion - with sign translation or with written signs?

Методи Попов

Good thing they organized it. In my opinion, most often they use sign translation with an interpreter who knows both languages. And what do you think, are the signs easier or the live gesture?

Красимира Христова

I agree, Metodi, most often it is with a live interpreter who knows sign language. The signs are more difficult to follow if one moves around the church. And have you seen such a translation at a service in Sofia?

Борис Марков

Yes, Krasimira, in Sofia I have only seen sign interpretation at one service in the "St. Nedelya" cathedral two years ago - it was with a live interpreter and it was clearly visible from the side. The plates are indeed more difficult, especially if people are moving. And in Tarnovo we have not yet tried such a thing, unfortunately.

Емил Атанасов

Yes, Boris, in "Holy Sunday" it was really well done with the live translator. We haven't started in Tarnovo yet, but maybe we should talk to a priest in the cathedral - I'm ready to help with transport if we decide to try. What do you think, is it easier with a person or with signs?

Христо Христов

Yes, Krasimira, that's right - a live translator is much more convenient, especially when people are moving. In Sofia I have seen one at an evening service in St. Alexander Nevsky last year, it was really well organized. And what do you think, can we try something similar for the deaf in our parishes in Sofia?

Христо Попов

Yes, Boris, in "Holy Sunday" you could really see well from the sidelines with the live translator. Here in Ruse, we haven't come to such a thing yet, but if a deaf person comes to the church, I just give him a hand signal to sit in front. What do you think, is it better to start with a person or try with nameplates first?

Мариана Петкова

Yes, Christ, a live interpreter is indeed better, especially when the group moves around the church. In our parish at St. Nicholas, we once tried a woman who knew sign language, and the people were satisfied. Do you think we can invite someone from the Sofia Society of the Deaf to help us organize?

Росица Петрова

Yes, Christ, with the live interpreter in "Holy Sunday" it is really more alive and one feels included. We don't have one here in Burgas yet, but if a deaf person comes, I also wave to him to sit in front. In my opinion, it is better to start with a person, signs are cold and do not always understand each other. And have you tried to translate with one of your sons?

Красимира Петрова

I think a live person is better, Emile, especially for the elderly - they feel more at ease when someone looks them in the eye. Signs are fine for quick things, but in a church there are often more questions. If you decide to talk to the priest at the cathedral, let me know, I can come and help with the organization.

Христо Христов

Yes, Christ, with the manual waving at the front in Rousse sounds practical to begin with. With us in Sofia last year, a deaf man came to the liturgy in "St. Nedelya" and the interpreter really helped him not to stand aside. I think a person is better than nameplates, but we can try both together - what do you say?