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    Sacristía (en. Sacristy)

    /sakɾisˈtia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Room adjacent to the church where ornaments, vestments, and other liturgical objects are kept.
    The priest prepared in the sacristy before starting the mass.
    El sacerdote se preparó en la sacristía antes de comenzar la misa.
    Space designated for the sacristan to carry out their duties.
    The sacristan's tasks are essential, and many of them take place in the sacristy.
    Las tareas del sacristán son esenciales, y muchas de ellas se encuentran en la sacristía.
    The place where the elements for the celebration of the liturgy are prepared.
    In the sacristy, the necessary objects for the ceremony are organized.
    En la sacristía se organizan los objetos necesarios para la ceremonia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sacristia', related to 'sacrista', meaning 'priest or person in charge of the sacristy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    church sacristy
    The place where ecclesiastical articles are stored and liturgy is prepared.
    sacristía de la iglesia
    to stroll through the sacristy
    To explore or visit the place where sacred elements are kept.
    pasear por la sacristía

    Related Words

    sacristan
    Person responsible for caring for the sacristy and liturgical elements.
    sacristán
    liturgy
    Set of rituals and ceremonies in the celebration of faith.
    liturgia

    Slang Meanings

    Informal term for referring to a preparation area in the church.
    The sacristy has become the favorite place for young people to chat.
    La sacristía se ha vuelto el lugar favorito de los jóvenes para charlar.