Sacristy

Pronunciation: /ˈsækrɪsti/

Definitions of sacristy

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

Example Sentences

A1 The priest keeps his vestments in the sacristy.

A2 The sacristy is where the church supplies are stored.

B1 The sacristy is typically located near the altar in a church.

B2 The sacristy is a room used for storing ceremonial items and vestments in a church.

C1 The sacristy is often beautifully decorated with religious artwork and symbols.

C2 The sacristy is a sacred space where priests prepare for Mass and other religious ceremonies.

Examples of sacristy in a Sentence

formal The priest prepared the Eucharist in the sacristy before the mass.

informal We can find Father John in the sacristy getting ready for the service.

slang Let's sneak into the sacristy and grab some extra candles for the vigil.

figurative The library was her sacristy, a place of quiet contemplation and solace.

Grammatical Forms of sacristy

• plural: sacristies
• comparative: more sacristy
• superlative: most sacristy
• present tense: sacristies
• future tense: will sacristy
• perfect tense: have sacristied
• continuous tense: is sacristying
• singular: sacristy
• positive degree: sacristy
• infinitive: to sacristy
• gerund: sacristying
• participle: sacristied

Origin and Evolution of sacristy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sacristy' originated from the Latin word 'sacrastia' which means a place where sacred objects are kept.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'sacristy' has evolved to refer specifically to a room in a church where sacred vessels, vestments, and other items used in worship are stored and kept.