Abundius the Sacristan died in 564.
Abundius died in 469.
Abundius of Umbria died in 303.
A sacristan is a unisex term. They may be male or female.
The following saintss are memorialized on April 14: Abundius the Sacristan Antony of Vilna Ardalion the Actor Benezet Bernhard of Tiron Domnina of Terni Eustace of Vilna Fronto of Nitria John of Vilna Lambert of Lyon Lydwina of Schiedam Maximus Peter Gonzalez Tassach of Raholp Tiburtius Valerian
Verger is an older English (as in British) term for a sacristan. I have an older dictionary from England which lists a verger as a beadle or one appointed to keep order in Church, or a sacristan. The terms beadle and verger are not in my modern American Catholic dictionary at all.
Sacristan (s)
Usually a person who is called the Sacristan.
A spiritual janitor.
Alfredo Mariotti has: Played Sagrestano in "Tosca" in 1976. Played Geronte di Ravoir, tesoriere generale in "Manon Lescaut" in 1985. Played Don Pasquale in "Don Pasquale" in 1985. Played Haly in "Die Italienerin in Algier" in 1987. Played Sacristan in "Tosca" in 1990. Played Sacristan in "Tosca" in 2000.
A sacristan is the person who prepares the altar for Mass, making sure that the correct sacred vessels are at the altar, assuring that the cruets are full of water and wine, sufficient hosts are put out, including the large host for the consecration and the various altar cloths are ready. The person may also be responsible for finding replacements if insufficient Mass servers are present or no lector shows up. A sacristan also assures that the candles are lit. In some case, the sacristan will actually lay out the vestments for the priest and help him vest if needed.
The sacristan in our church looks after the vestments, linens, and silverware.
The person who takes care of the sacristy of a church is called a sacristan. Their responsibilities include maintaining the sacristy, preparing liturgical items for services, and ensuring that everything is in order for the clergy and worshippers. The sacristan plays a crucial role in the smooth functioning of church activities.