Magsakristan (en. Sacristan)
mak-sa-kris-tan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Someone who helps church activities, usually in mass service.
John was a Christmas party in the parish.
Si Juan ay isang magsakristan sa parokya.
Individuals with the responsibility to prepare equipment for church ceremonies.
The Christmasists organize the altar before the mass.
Ang mga magsakristan ay nagsasaayos ng altar bago ang misa.
A type of church assistant that helps priests and ceremonial activities.
Christmasists play an important role in community religious life.
Ang mga magsakristan ay may mahalagang papel sa buhay-relihiyon ng komunidad.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'sakristan' which originates from Spanish.
Common Phrases and Expressions
church sacristan
A person formally appointed to serve in church duties.
magsakristan ng simbahan
Related Words
sacristan
An assistant in the church who provides service during masses and other religious activities.
sakristan
Slang Meanings
Will conduct the mass or ceremony in church.
He will be the altar server at the mass on Sunday.
Siya ang magsakristan sa misa sa Linggo.
Refers to youth assisting altar servers.
He was an altar boy when he was young.
Naging magsakristan siya noong bata pa siya.
Can also refer to a diligent student or someone who helps in other tasks.
Everyone is counting on him to be the helpful one in their class.
Ang lahat ay umaasa sa kanya na magiging magsakristan sa kanilang klase.