sacristan

/ˈsækrɪstən/
noun
  1. A person who takes care of the sacred objects, vestments, and the sacristy in a church.
    • The sacristan unlocked the sacristy and laid out the priest's robes.
    • The sacristan made sure the candles were lit before the wedding ceremony.
    • Our church's sacristan has been organizing the altar linens for over twenty years.
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