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Eildtum
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(εἰλετόν ). According to Germanus of Constantinople it represents the linen cloth in which the body of Christ was wrapped when laid in the tomb. The chalice and paten are placed on it when the priest has unfolded it, immediately before the deacon warns the catechumens to depart.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Eildtum'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/e/eildtum.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Eildtum'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/e/eildtum.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
