sacristanus
Sacristanus is the Latin term used in historical and some modern contexts to denote the official responsible for the sacristy in Christian churches. The form sacristanus appears in Latin ecclesiastical texts and is the Latin counterpart to the English role sacristan. The word derives from sacristia, the sacristy, and the agentive suffix -anus, indicating a person connected with that function.
A sacristanus is typically charged with preparing for liturgical services. Duties commonly include securing and arranging
Historically the position is found in medieval and early modern Christian institutions and persists in many