Sacristy vs. Vestiary — What's the Difference?

A sacristy, also known as a vestry or preparation room, is a room in Christian churches for the keeping of vestments (such as the alb and chasuble) and other church furnishings, sacred vessels, and parish records.The sacristy is usually located inside the church, but in some cases it is an annex or separate building (as in some monasteries). In most older churches, a sacristy is near a side altar, or more usually behind or on a side of the main altar.In newer churches the sacristy is often in another location, such as near the entrances to the church.

Of or relating to clothes.

A room in a church housing the sacred vessels and vestments; a vestry.

A dressing room, cloakroom, or vestry.

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.

A dressing room or storeroom for clothes, especially in a church or other religious house.

An apartment in a church where the sacred utensils, vestments, etc., are kept; a vestry.

Clothing; garments.

A room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held

Pertaining to clothes or clothing.

A wardrobe; a robing room; a vestry.

Pertaining to clothes, or vestments.

Relating to clothing (especially vestments)