Sacristan

Synonyms of sacristan

• verger
• sexton
• churchwarden

Collocations of sacristan

church sacristan

Frequency: 80 %

The church sacristan was responsible for preparing the altar for Mass.

sacristan role

Frequency: 70 %

The sacristan's role in the parish was crucial to the smooth running of services.

sacristan duties

Frequency: 65 %

The sacristan's duties included caring for liturgical vessels and vestments.

experienced sacristan

Frequency: 50 %

An experienced sacristan knows all the ins and outs of the church's rituals.

dedicated sacristan

Frequency: 45 %

She was a dedicated sacristan who took great pride in her work.

Idiomatic Expressions for sacristan

• Phrase: sacristan's nose
  Meaning: a term used to describe someone who is overly nosy or intrusive
  Usage: She's always poking around in other people's business, like a sacristan's nose.