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Altar-Linen those linen cloths, three in number, which are used to cover the altar-slab. The first is a cloath duly prepared with melted wax (hence called the altar- cerecloth); the second is a cloth to protect this first cloth; and the last is the cloth of linen which. placed over the top of the altar, … Continue reading “Altar-Linen”

Altar-Lights those lights which are placed either upon or immediately behind the altars of some churches to symbolize generally the light of the Gospel and the twofold nature of our Blessed Lord, who in the Nicene Creed is called Light of Light, and is the true Light of the world. At the offering of the … Continue reading “Altar-Lights”

altar ledge A step placed behind the altar for candlesticks, flowers, etc. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Altar Ledge Originally the altar was made in the shape of an ordinary table, on which the crucifix and candlesticks were placed. By degrees, behind the altar a step was introduced, raised slightly above it, for candlesticks, flowers, reliquaries, … Continue reading “Altar-Ledge”

altar lanterns Lanterns used to protect the altar-candles and lamp if they cannot be kept lighted, and to accompany the Blessed Sacrament when It is transferred from one altar to another, or taken to the sick as Viaticum. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Altar Lanterns Lanterns are used in churches to protect the altar candles and … Continue reading “Altar Lanterns”

Altar-Lantern a term occasionally found in old records describing the lanterns which were used in lieu of simple wax-tapers for the altar when erected temporarily and out-of-doors. Abroad they are found in the sacristies of many churches, and are frequently used, carried on either side of the crucifix at funerals, solemn processions of the blessed … Continue reading “Altar-Lantern”

altar lamp A lamp kept continuously burning before the tabernacle. Though it may be of any metal and form, it should be lighted by oil only, pure olive oil being recommended. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Altar Lamp In the Old Testament God commanded that a lamp filled with the purest oil of olives should always … Continue reading “Altar Lamp”

altar, 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 in Scripture Many altars are mentioned in Scripture, e.g., those of Noe and Abraham, altars erected for the worship of idols, altars of holocaust and of incense, of the Tabernacle and of the Temple, and the altar described in the Apocalypse. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

altar horns The projections at each corner of the Jewish altar. Though dropped in Christian usage, the name is still used to designate the four corners of the altar. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Altar Horns On the Jewish altar there were four projections, one at each corner, which were called the horns of the altar. … Continue reading “Altar-Horns”

Altar, History of the Christian The Christian altar consists of an elevated surface, tabular in form, on which the Sacrifice of the Mass is offered. The earliest Scripture reference to the altar is in St. Paul (I Cor. x, 21); the Apostle contrasts the “table of the Lord” (trapeza Kyriou) on which the Eucharist is … Continue reading “Altar, History of the Christian”