sexton (Meaning)
sexton (n)
United States poet (1928-1974)
an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
sexton (n.)
An under officer of a church, whose business is to take care of the church building and the vessels, vestments, etc., belonging to the church, to attend on the officiating clergyman, and to perform other duties pertaining to the church, such as to dig graves, ring the bell, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sexton
sexton Sentence Examples
- The sexton was responsible for maintaining the church grounds and ringing the bell.
- The aging sexton had worked at the church for over thirty years.
- The young sexton was eager to learn the traditions of his profession.
- The sexton carried the keys to the church and opened it for services.
- The sexton's duties included preparing the altar and setting up the communion table.
- The sexton was often the first person to arrive at the church and the last to leave.
- The sexton was a respected member of the church community.
- The sexton's knowledge of the church's history and traditions was invaluable.
- The sexton was always happy to help others, whether it was unlocking the door for a parishioner or setting up for a wedding.
- The sexton's dedication to the church was an inspiration to all who knew him.
FAQs About the word sexton
United States poet (1928-1974), an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objectsAn under officer of a church, whose business is to take care of the c
steward, caretaker, watchman,keeper, curator, custodian, warden, janitor,guardian
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The sexton was responsible for maintaining the church grounds and ringing the bell.
The aging sexton had worked at the church for over thirty years.
The young sexton was eager to learn the traditions of his profession.
The sexton carried the keys to the church and opened it for services.
