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    Sacristan (en. Sacristan)

    /sakrisˈtan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person in charge of caring for and maintaining the sacristy.
    The sacristan organized all the liturgical objects before the mass.
    El sacristán organizó todos los objetos litúrgicos antes de la misa.
    Assistant to the priest during religious ceremonies.
    The sacristan helped the priest prepare the altar.
    El sacristán ayudó al sacerdote a preparar el altar.
    Functionary in the church who manages the vestments and liturgical clothing.
    The sacristan is responsible for cleaning the church every week.
    El sacristán es responsable de limpiar la iglesia cada semana.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sacrista', which comes from 'sacra', meaning 'sacred'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mass sacristan
    The person responsible for facilitating what is necessary for Eucharistic celebrations.
    sacristán de la misa
    chief sacristan
    Title for the sacristan with greater responsibility in certain churches.
    sacristán mayor
    church sacristan
    One who takes care of all matters related to the liturgy in a church.
    sacristán de la iglesia

    Related Words

    sacristy
    Place in the church where liturgical objects are kept.
    sacristía
    liturgy
    Set of religious rituals and ceremonies.
    liturgia
    priest
    Term that refers to a priest or clergyman.
    cura

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to a very organized person.
    That girl is a sacristan at her job, she has everything under control.
    Esa chica es un sacristan en su trabajo, todo lo tiene bajo control.
    Humorous use to refer to someone who is always in charge of the details.
    Don't worry, the sacristan of the group will take care of the logistics.
    No te preocupes, el sacristan del grupo se encargará de la logística.