A sacristan. / A person retained in a cathedral to copy out music for the choir and take care of the books.

plural of sacrist

A room in a church where sacred vessels, books, vestments, etc. are kept. Sometimes also used by clergy to prepare for worship or for meetings.

The person who maintains the sacristy and the sacred objects it contains.

plural of sacristan

plural of sacristy

sacristanry

The duties or position of a sacristan.

plural of sacristry