Etymology:
Meaning:
A room in a church where the clergy keep their vestments and other sacred items, and where they may also hold meetings and prepare for services.
Origin:
The word "vestry" ultimately derives from the Latin word "vestiarium," which referred to a room where clothes were kept. In the early Christian church, the vestry was the room where the priests kept their vestments, which were often elaborate and valuable. Over time, the vestry came to be used for other purposes as well, such as holding meetings and preparing for services.
In medieval England, the vestry was often a small room off the chancel of the church. It was used by the clergy to prepare for and after services, and to store their vestments and other sacred items. The vestry was also used for meetings of the parish council, which was responsible for the administration of the church.
In the 16th century, the Reformation led to a decline in the use of vestments in the Anglican Church. This resulted in a decrease in the size of vestries, and they often came to be used for other purposes, such as storing books and records.
Today, vestries are found in churches of all denominations. They typically contain a wardrobe or cupboard for storing vestments, as well as a table and chairs for meetings. Vestries may also be used for other purposes, such as Sunday school classes or choir rehearsals.
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