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Custodia

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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(Latin: guard)

(1) Temporary receptacle for the Blessed Sacrament after removal from the monstrance and before replacement in the tabernacle.

(2) A name for the monstrance, also the transparent pyx in the monstrance.

(3) Silver vessel in which the Host is kept in the tabernacle.

Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Custodia'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​c/custodia.html. 1910.
 
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