sacristy

Meanings

• noun

  A room in a Christian church where sacred vessels, vestments, and other items used in the administration of the Eucharist are kept.

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Synonyms

vestry

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Variants

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sacristies , sacristy

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Etymology

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From Old French sacristie, from sacre 'holy' +ristier 'keeper'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sacristy' comes from the Latin word 'sacramentarium', which means 'book of the sacraments'.

2. In some churches, the sacristy is also used as a meeting place for the church council or other administrative bodies.

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Related Concepts

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1. sanctuary: A place of refuge or protection, especially a church.

2. vestment: A robe or other outer garment, especially one worn for a particular purpose or on a formal occasion.

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Culture

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The sacristy is an essential part of a Christian church. It is usually located near the sanctuary and is often decorated with religious symbols and artwork. The sacristy is where the priest or minister prepares for the Eucharist service by putting on their vestments and gathering the necessary items.

How to Memorize "sacristy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a room in a church with shelves filled with sacred items, such as chalices, patens, and vestments.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sacristy' with the idea of a holy and sacred space where religious items are kept.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'sacristy' starts with the same letters as 'sacred' and 'sanctuary'.

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