교회에서 예복이나 성물을 보관하고 사제가 옷을 갈아입는 방.
A room in or attached to a church where vestments and sacred objects are kept and where the clergy and choir robe.
예문:
"The vicar waited in the vestry until the organist finished the prelude."
"The silver chalices are kept in a locked cabinet within the vestry."
교구의 재정과 행정 업무를 관리하기 위해 선출된 평신도 위원회.
A committee of elected parishioners who manage the temporal and financial affairs of a parish.
예문:
"The vestry approved the funds for the church's roof repair."
"He has served on the vestry for over ten years."
교구의 제반 업무를 논의하기 위해 열리는 교구민들의 공식 회의.
A meeting of the members of a parish to discuss and conduct church business.
예문:
"The annual vestry meeting is scheduled for next Sunday after the service."
"All parishioners are invited to attend the vestry to voice their concerns."