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Bible Dictionaries

The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

Search Results: "chalice-a-hrefviewcgin674veil

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Altar Linen
The linen pieces used in decorating the Altar for the celebration of the Holy Communion are so called. There is first the "fair white linen cloth," the
Cruets
for the greater convenience of the priest in celebrating the holy communion, vessels of glass or precious metal, called cruets, are placed on the credence to hold the wine and water, and from which at the proper time in the service, the chalice is supplied.
Fair Linen Cloth, Fair White Linen Cloth
In the Communion Office there are two rubrics, the first of which reads as follows: "The Table, at the Communion time having a fair white linen cloth
Flagon
one of the eucharistic vessels. a large pitcher-shaped vessel made of precious metal and used to hold the wine before its consecration in the chalice. it is sometimes used in the consecration.
Ornaments
By "ornaments" is meant the necessary furniture of the church for the proper conduct of divine service, and the vestments to be worn by the clergy. In
Pall
a square card, the upper side of which is covered with silk the color of the church season and underneath with linen, loosely stitched so as to be readily removed in order to be washed. it is used to cover the chalice when the holy eucharist is celebrated.
Paten
The plate, made of precious metal, on which the Bread is consecrated at the Holy Communion and from which it is administered to the communicants. When
Six Points of Ritual
Certain ritual acts in the celebration of the Holy Communion which it is claimed have always characterized the worship of the Christian Church. They are
Veil
(see chalice veil.)
Vessels, Sacred
the vessels used in celebrating the holy communion are so called, from the sacred purpose for which they are intended. these sacred vessels are the chalice, paten and flagon, which should be made of silver or gold only—the best that we have for so sacred a purpose.
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