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altar crucifix A crucifix , large enough to be seen by both celebrant and laity, which must be on the altar whenever Mass is celebrated. If the Crucifixion be the subject of the altar-piece or picture behind the altar , this will suffice for the altar-crucifix. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Altar Crucifix The crucifix is … Continue reading “Altar Crucifix”

Altar-Cross a cross of precious or other metal placed behind the centre of an altar to signify that every grace and blessing bestowed upon the faithful is given for and through the death of our Lord upon the cross of Calvary. In recent times a figure of Jesus Christ has sometimes been affixed to the … Continue reading “Altar-Cross”

altar cover (altar-cover, vespebale, or stragulum) A cover of cloth, baize, or velvet, of any color, though usually green or red, used on the altar outside the time of sacred functions, to prevent staining or soiling of the altar-cloth. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

altar cloths Three coverings of linen or hemp used on the altar during Mass. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Altar Cloths The use of altar-cloths goes back to the early centuries of the Church. St. Optatus of Mileve says that in the fourth century every Christian knew that during the celebration of the Mysteries the altar … Continue reading “Altar Cloths”

Altar-Cloth (linfeamen,palla; , , etc.), an ordinary term for that covering of the altar which, made of silk, velvet, satin, or cloth, is placed over and around it. The altar-cloth is usually made in two portions: first, the antependium, which hangs down in front and is often richly embroidered; and, secondly, the superfrontal, which covers … Continue reading “Altar-Cloth”

Altar, Christian the table or raised surface on which the eucharist is consecrated. I. Names of the Altar. 1. Trapeza (, a table; as in 1Co 10:21). This is the term most commonly used by the Greek fathers and in Greek liturgies; sometimes simply the table by pre-eminence, but more frequently with epithets expressive of … Continue reading “Altar, Christian”

Altar-Cerecloth SEE ALTAR-LINEN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

altar cavity A small square or oblong chamber in the body of an altar, in which relics are placed. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Altar Cavity This is a small square or oblong chamber in the body of the altar, in which are placed, according to the “Pontificale Romanum” (De Eccles. Consecratione) the relics of two … Continue reading “Altar Cavity”

altar carpets Ordinarily green, cover the sanctuary and altar-steps, or at least the upper platform or predella. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Altar Carpets The sanctuary and altar-steps of the high altar are ordinarily to be covered with carpets. If the sanctuary floor be marble, tile, or tessellated woodwork, at least a broad strip of carpet … Continue reading “Altar Carpets”

Altar-Carpet a carpet spread in front of the altar, over the steps of the deacon and subdeacon, as well as over the whole of the upper platform, or predella, on which the officiant stands to minister. In mediaeval times Eastern carpets were commonly used for this purpose. Modern changes have not as yet produced anything … Continue reading “Altar-Carpet”