Sacristy (noun)

A room in a church where sacred vessels, vestments, and other church property are kept and where priests may vest and prepare for liturgical services.

Origin:

The word 'sacristy' comes from the latin word 'sacristia', which originally referred to the room where the sacristan, or church custodian, kept vestments, sacred vessels, and other church property.

Examples:

1. The sacristy was a small, quiet room where the priests would prepare for Mass, vesting in their robes and arranging the altar.
2. The sacristy was also where the church kept its sacred vessels, such as chalices, ciboria, and monstrances, along with its vestments and altar linens.
3. The sacristy was an important part of the church, as it was responsible for maintaining the sacred items used in worship, as well as preserving the history and tradition of the church.
4. The sacristy was typically located near the sanctuary and was only accessible to those who had a legitimate reason to be there, such as priests, altar servers, and sacristans.
5. The sacristy was also used as a place for private prayer and reflection, and as a meeting place for liturgical planning and discussion.