noun
- plural of sacristan; church officials responsible for the care of the sacristy and sacred vessels
Usage: ecclesiastical
Examples
- The sacristans prepared the altar for Sunday service.
- Two sacristans were appointed to maintain the church’s sacred items.
- The sacristans carefully cleaned the chalices after communion.
- During the renovation, the sacristans moved all religious artifacts to safety.
- The head priest thanked the sacristans for their dedicated service.
- New sacristans must be trained in proper handling of sacred vessels.