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sacristan::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | sexton |
| Type of | caretaker, church officer |
Examples of sacristan
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One night last week, somebody hid in the church while a sacristan locked up.
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He does not attend Mass and will not let his son become a parish sacristan.
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In the Eastern Churches, the sacristan is known as the ecclesiarch, particularly in monasteries.
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For several years I served as sacristan at Holy Cross.
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The church is one-nave, it has sacristan and citadel with roof which has typical shape reminding an onion.
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In 1595 he was appointed sacristan in the papal chapel.
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The sacristan mumbles his disapproval before leaving.
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Nowadays the sacristan is elected or appointed.
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It is further stated that the sacristan who controlled, designed and even initiated such activities was John of Wisbech.
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- Sexton: an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
- In earlier times the sacristan was the man in charge of the sacristy. Some cathedrals will still designate a priest as a Canon Sacristan, but now the usage of the word has largely become interchangeable with the word "sexton."
- Monastic official with responsibility for care of altar and vestments and care and repair of church
- Brass wire farthingale with 5 or 6 hoops.
- An officer in a church who has care of the sacred vessels and other movables; or a sexton.
- Liturgical assistants who have charge of sacred vessels, vestments, etc.
- The person who assists the priest in sacristy with the Mass preparations and clean-up. You may be asked to assist him or her.
