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    Sacristie (en. Sacristy)

    /sa.kʁis.ti/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The sacristy is a room in a church dedicated to storing liturgical accessories.
    The priest prepared in the sacristy before the mass.
    Le prêtre s'est préparé dans la sacristie avant la messe.
    Place for the preparation of officiants before the celebration.
    The candlesticks were lined up in the sacristy.
    Les chandeliers étaient alignés dans la sacristie.
    The place where sacred garments are stored.
    The liturgical robes are hung in the sacristy.
    Les robes liturgiques sont accrochées dans la sacristie.
    A building or room adjacent to a church.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sacrarium', designating a sacred place.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    go to the sacristy
    To head towards the room for liturgical preparation.
    aller à la sacristie
    prepare in the sacristy
    To take care of the final details before a religious ceremony.
    préparer dans la sacristie

    Related Words

    sacred
    Dedicated to worship or divinity.
    sacré
    liturgy
    The set of rites and ceremonies of a religious cult.
    liturgie
    priest
    Minister of a religious cult officiating.
    prêtre
    mass
    Liturgical celebration in Christianity.
    messe

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a reference place, often used humorously.
    It's the place for good deals, like a sacristy but for clothes.
    C'est le coin des bonnes affaires, comme une sacristie mais pour les vêtements.
    May refer to a place where people gather on 'sacred' topics.
    Debates in the sacristy about politics can be very lively.
    Les débats à la sacristie sur la politique peuvent être très animés.