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altar, privileged One to which the apostolic see has attached a plenary indulgence applicable only to the souls in purgatory, and gained every time mass is offered upon it. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Altar, Privileged An altar is said to be privileged when, in addition to the ordinary fruits of the Eucharistic Sacrifice, a plenary … Continue reading “Altar, Privileged”

altar, portable (portable altar) A small, flat slab of natural stone, consecrated ordinarily by a bishop , containing in a stone-covered cavity relics of two canonized martyrs , inserted in the center of the table of an altar which is not entirely consecrated. The host and chalice are placed on this stone during the Sacrifice … Continue reading “Altar, Portable”

altar piece Painted or frescoed picture on the wall or hung in frame above the altar; a statue or statuary group on the altar. See also reredos . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Altar-Piece a painting placed over the altar. The practice was unknown to -Christians during the first three centuries, but it gradually crept in, … Continue reading “Altar-Piece”

Altar Of The Rood that altar which, in England, anciently stood westward of the rood-screen in large churches, and at which ordinarily the parish mass was sung. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

altar of repository (altar of repository) A bye-altar where the Sacred Host consecrated Holy Thursday is reserved for Mass of the Presanctified. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

altar of repose (altar of repository) A bye-altar where the Sacred Host consecrated Holy Thursday is reserved for Mass of the Presanctified. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Altar of Repose (Sometimes called less properly sepulchre or tomb, more frequently repository). The altar where the Sacred Host, consecrated in the Mass on Holy Thursday, is reserved until … Continue reading “Altar of Repose”

altar of Our Lady (Lady altar) That altar which occupies the most prominent position in a church after the main altar, viz., at the Epistle side of the latter. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Altar of Our Lady From the beginning of Christianity special veneration was paid to the Mother of God, which in the language … Continue reading “Altar Of Our Lady”

Altar of Incense, The was made of shittim wood, overlaid with pure gold. Exo 30:1-5; Exo 37:25-28. It was in length and in breadth 1 cubit, and in height 2 cubits. In Solomon’s temple this altar was made of cedar overlaid with gold, but its size is not given. In the temple described by Ezekiel … Continue reading “Altar of Incense, The”

altar, main (altar, main) The chief altar in a church, mounted by steps, and in the center of the sanctuary. At this altar most ceremonies take place. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

altar linens Certain linens used during the Sacrifice of the Mass. They are the corporal, pall, purificator, and finger-towels. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Altar Linens The altar-linens are the corporal, pall, purificator, and finger- towels. The Blessed Sacrament and the vase containing It must always be placed on a corporal, which must be made of … Continue reading “Altar Linens”