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2. Corporal (liturgy) - Wikipedia

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   Corporal (liturgy) A corporal, fully opened. The same corporal, folded. The corporal is an altar linen used in Christianity for the celebration of the Eucharist. Originally called corporax, from Latin corpus ("body"), it is a small square of white linen cloth; modern corporals are usually somewhat smaller than the width of the altar on which ...

3. Altar cloth - Wikipedia

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   According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, altar-cloths were commonly used prior to the 4th century. Pope Boniface III is reputed to have passed a decree in the 7th century making the use of altar cloths mandatory. The use of three cloths most likely began in the 9th century and was obligatory for Roman Rite churches at the time of the Catholic ...

4. Altar (Catholic Church) - Wikipedia

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   Altar (Catholic Church) The altar of the parish church of Gampern, Upper Austria. The altar in the Catholic Church is used for celebrating the Sacrifice of the Mass. [1] The altar, typically centrally located in the sanctuary, is to be the focus of attention in the church. [2] At the beginning of the Roman Rite of Mass, the priest first of all ...

5. Liturgical colours - Wikipedia

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   Vestments in different liturgical colours. Liturgical colours are specific colours used for vestments and hangings within the context of Christian liturgy.The symbolism of violet, blue, white, green, red, gold, black, rose, and other colours may serve to underline moods appropriate to a season of the liturgical year or may highlight a special occasion.

6. Liturgical lace - Wikipedia

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   The apostolic symbolism: from fishing nets to filet lace. Based on Ephesians 5 and the visions of the supper of the lamb in the book of Revelation, liturgical lace has been described as a way for the Church to symbolize itself as a virginal bride celebrating the divine marriage with the heavenly spouse. Liturgical lace has also been compared to ...

7. Altar society - Wikipedia

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   An altar society or altar guild is a group of laypersons in a parish church who maintain the ceremonial objects used in worship. [1] Traditionally, membership was limited to women and their most common functions are making floral arrangements for the sanctuary, caring for linens, and holding fundraisers to purchase items for the sanctuary, including vestments and altar vessels.