What does sacristan mean?
A person who is in charge of the sacristy, a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept. A sacristan is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the church's sacred objects and may also assist with liturgical services.
Example
"The sacristan carefully polished the silver chalice before the morning Mass."
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