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    Sacristán (en. Sacristan)

    /saki'stran/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person in charge of the sacristy in a church, taking care of sacred objects and helping the priest.
    The sacristan prepared everything for the mass.
    El sacristán preparó todo para la misa.
    Assistant to the priest in liturgical acts.
    The sacristan helped the celebrant to dress with the vestments.
    El sacristán ayudó al celebrante a vestirse con los ornamentos.
    In charge of the administration of the church's matters.
    The sacristan keeps track of the offerings.
    El sacristán lleva el control de las ofrendas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sacristanus', related to 'sacrist'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    church sacristan
    A person who takes care of sacred objects and prepares religious services.
    sacristán de la iglesia
    work of a sacristan
    Responsibility for maintaining the sacristy and assisting in the liturgy.
    trabajo de sacristán
    sacristan and his duties
    The fundamental role in the religious environment for the proper development of ceremonies.
    sacristán y su labor

    Related Words

    sacristy
    Space inside the church where liturgical objects are kept.
    sacristía
    altar
    Place where mass is celebrated.
    altar
    liturgy
    Set of established rites for the celebration of worship.
    liturgia

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to someone who is very helpful in religious tasks.
    That person is a true sacristan, always helping with whatever is needed.
    Esa persona es un verdadero sacristán, siempre está ayudar con lo que se necesite.
    Humorous use to describe someone very organized.
    She is the sacristan of the group, always has everything under control.
    Ella es el sacristán del grupo, siempre tiene todo bajo control.