sacristans

[US]/ˈsækrɪstən/
[UK]/ˈsækrɪstən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an officer in a church responsible for the care of the sacristy and its contents; the caretaker of a church or a sacristy

Phrases & Collocations

head sacristan

sacristan duties

sacristan role

sacristan training

senior sacristan

sacristan responsibilities

assistant sacristan

sacristan services

sacristan vestments

new sacristan

Example Sentences

the sacristan prepared the altar for the evening service.

as a sacristan, he is responsible for maintaining the church's supplies.

the sacristan lit the candles before the mass began.

the sacristan's role is essential in church ceremonies.

many sacristans have a deep understanding of liturgical practices.

the sacristan organized the vestments for the priests.

during the service, the sacristan quietly moved around the church.

the sacristan ensured that everything was in place before the wedding.

he has served as a sacristan for over a decade.

the duties of a sacristan often go unnoticed by the congregation.

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