Sacristies are spaces or rooms within a church where priests and other ministers prepare for liturgical services and store vestments, sacred vessels, and other religious objects. Synonyms for sacristies include vestry, choir loft, sacristy chamber, and sacristy room. In Roman Catholic churches, an alternative term is the presbytery, while in Anglican and Episcopal churches, it is commonly referred to as the vestry. These terms all describe the same essential space within a place of worship. They serve as hubs for religious preparation and storage, providing ministers with the tools they need to deliver meaningful religious services and ceremonies.