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an official or cleric appointed curator of the vestments, sacred vessels, and relies of a religious body, church, or cathedral.
See also: Church
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[6.] Sacrist, D., Monserrat, F., Cabrejas-Penuelas, J., Calabuig, D., Garrigas, S.
The Rev David Sudron, sacrist at Durham Cathedral, said: "We are thrilled with the crozier Wilf is so kindly giving to the cathedral.

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