Sistine

[sis-teen, -tin, -tahyn]

adjective

1. of or relating to any pope named Sixtus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sistine¹

1860–65; < Italian Sistino, pertaining to Sisto man's name (< Latin Sextus ( Medieval Latin Sixtus ), special use of sextus sixth ); -ine ¹

Example Sentences

In the Sistine Chapel the Catholic and Anglican choirs literally sang from the same hymn sheet.

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In the Sistine Chapel there was a serene moment with the singing of a piece by the English Catholic composer Thomas Tallis.

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King Charles and Pope Leo made history in the Sistine Chapel by praying side by side - a first for the leaders of the Church of England and Catholic Church.

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This historic moment will be in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, during next week's state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla.

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The service in the Sistine Chapel will be focused on protecting nature, in recognition of the King's enthusiastic support of environmental causes.

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