Bible Encyclopedias
Catafalco
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(Ital. a scaffold), Or Catafalque, a temporary cenotaph of carpentry, intended to represent a tomb, and with decorations of sculpture, and painting or upholstery. It is employed in funeral ceremonies in the Church of Rome, especially in Italy.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Catafalco'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/catafalco.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.