sacristies

Meanings

• A room in a Catholic church where sacred vessels, vestments, and other ritual objects are kept.

  - "The sacristy is a quiet and peaceful place where the sacred vessels and vestments are kept."
  - "During Mass, the priest goes to the sacristy to prepare for the celebration of the Eucharist."
  - "The sacristy is also a place where the sacred vessels and vestments are cleaned and maintained."

• Another meaning of sacristy is a small room or closet where religious objects, such as holy water fonts, crucifixes, and statues, are kept.

  - "The sacristy is a small room where the holy water fonts, crucifixes, and statues are kept."
  - "During Mass, the priest goes to the sacristy to prepare for the celebration of the Eucharist. He takes the sacred vessels and vestments from the sacristy and brings them to the altar."
  - "The sacristy is also a place where the sacred vessels and vestments are cleaned and maintained."

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Synonyms

vestry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sacristies
sanctuary , scarytory , stereotory

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Homophones

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1. hymns
   

2. homes
   

3. holmes
   

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Variants

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sacristies , sacristy

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Forms

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sacristies, sacristy's, sacristies'

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Etymology

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The word sacristy comes from the Latin word sacristia, which means 'a room or place for the sacred things'.

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Related Concepts

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1. sanctuary: A sacred place or space where people can find refuge, protection, and safety from harm, danger, persecution, or violence.

2. altar: A raised platform or structure where religious offerings, sacrifices, or prayers are made to a god, goddess, deity, saint, or spiritual being.

3. vestment: A garment or clothing worn as part of a religious or ceremonial dress code or uniform.

4. sanctum sanctorum: A sacred or secret place or chamber where religious relics, sacred objects, or treasures are kept and preserved.

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Culture

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In Christian culture, the sacristy is a sacred space where the sacred vessels and vestments are kept and prepared for use during religious services, such as Mass.

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