noun
- a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept and where clergy prepare for services
Examples
- The priest put on his robes in the sacristy before Mass.
- Sacred chalices and candles are stored in the church sacristy.
- The altar boys met in the sacristy to prepare for the service.
- She found the pastor organizing vestments in the small sacristy.
- The sacristy door was locked after the evening service.
- Holy water fonts are refilled from supplies kept in the sacristy.