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The sacristy is usually located inside the church, but it could be an annex or separate building (as in some monasteries). In most older churches the sacristy is near one of the side altars or more usually behind or to the side of the main altar. In newer churches the sacristy is often in another location, such as near the entrances to the church. Some churches will have more than one sacristy, each of which will have a specific function. Often additional sacristries are used for maintaining the church and it's items - such as candles and other materials. A person in charge of the sacristy is called a sacristan. The sacristy is also where the Priest and Attendant s dress and prepare before the Service . They will return there at the end of the service to remove the special robes and put away any of the vessels used in the service. Sacristies usually contain a special wash basin in which the outlet flows directly into the ground. This wash basin is used to wash remnants of Holy Communion off the ciborium, and sometimes remnants of wine from the chalice and cruets. The cruets, chalice, ciborium, paten and altar linens; and sometimes the Eucharist itself is kept inside the sacristy. Sacristies are usually off limits to the general public. The word "sacristy" derives from the Latin "sacristia". |