Sacristy
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A sacristy, also known as a vestry or preparation room, is a room in Christian churches for the keeping of vestments and other church furnishings, sacred vessels, and parish records.
Sacristy with a sacristy credens (a cabinet with wide and very shallow drawers in which vestments and hangings are stored). A chasuble and stole are laid out on top of it, ready to be put on.
Interior of the sacristy at St. Michael Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Keminmaa, Finland
Vesting prayers hanging in the sacristy of Norrtälje Church (Evangelical-Lutheran) in Norrtälje, Sweden
The sacristy of St. Therese Retreat Center in Columbus, Ohio (USA)
Alb
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The alb is one of the liturgical vestments of Western Christianity. It is an ample white garment coming down to the ankles and is usually girdled with a cincture. It resembles the long, white linen tu
Sacristy
…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…
A white alb under a purple stole (running around the neck) and maniple (on arm)