His nephew was the 'ring bearer' [=the person who holds the rings until they are needed] at his wedding.
the 'bearer' of glad/bad tidings [=the person who brings good/bad news]
The 'bearers' [='porters'] carried our baggage up the mountain.
(..) - FLORUS: Messala. You're needed outside. There's been another attack. (INDISTINCT CHATTER) ROMAN SOLDIER: Stretcher bearer, over here. What's being said about Pontius Pilate? To be honest, nothing good. In a few days, he wants to ride through Jerusalem at the head of a legion. JUDAH: Why? (..)2016 Ben-Hur