Definition

1. Noun:
   • A room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept: A sacristy is a dedicated room or chamber within a church, typically adjacent to the sanctuary, used for storing the sacred objects and ceremonial garments used in religious services.
   • A room in a church where meetings are held: In some contexts, the sacristy may also serve as a meeting room for clergy or church officials.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The priest prepared the chalice and paten in the sacristy before the Mass.
  • The historic church's sacristy contains vestments dating back to the 18th century.
  • The parish council held its monthly meeting in the small sacristy.

Advanced Usage

• "The sacristy door": Refers specifically to the entrance to this room.
  • He quietly exited through the sacristy door after the service.

Variants and Related Words

• Sacristan (noun): A person in charge of a sacristy and its contents; a sexton.
  • The sacristan is responsible for maintaining the sacred vessels.

Synonyms

• Vestry: This term is often used interchangeably with "sacristy," though in some church traditions, a vestry may be a separate room for clergy to robe or a parish meeting room.

Noun

1. a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held