New Sacristy

The New Sacristy is a small chapel or room designed for clergy to prepare for religious services, often located within or near a church or cathedral. It is used for storing vestments, sacred vessels, and vestments, and sometimes for private prayer or consultation before a service. Historically, the term can also refer to a specific, notable sacristy, such as the one designed by architect Michelangelo in Florence’s New Sacristy of San Lorenzo, which showcases Renaissance architecture and sculptures. Overall, it functions as a dedicated space for the clergy’s spiritual and ceremonial needs.