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Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock | Christian Classics Ethereal Library (Site not responding. Last check: ) |
 | | The sacristy should contain cases, properly labelled, for the various vestments in all the liturgical colors; a crucifix or other suitable image in a prominent position to which the clergy bow before going to the sanctuary and on returning (Ritus celebrandi missam, II, i); a lavatory, where the officiating clergy may wash their hands (op. |
 | | It is customary to have a holy water font, and a bell to admonish the congregation of the advent of the clergy, at the door leading to the sanctuary. |
 | | The sacristy is not blessed or consecrated together with the church, and consequently is not a sacred place in the canonical sense. |
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