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Holy water containers, 1955, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Material culture and pamphlets that document the Liturgical Movement and changes in religious life in the American Catholic Church from the early twentieth century through the implementation of the Second Vatican Council's reforms in the 1960s and 1970s. The collection contains artifacts of many kinds, including badges, bookmarks, candles, chalices, chaplets, crosses, crucifixes, holy water containers, jewelry, key rings, medals, money clips, monstrances, pins, plaques, relics, rosaries, scapulars, sick call sets, statues, vestments, and altar textiles.

Dates

  • Creation: 1955, undated
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1926–1968

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

This collection is mostly in English, with some materials in French, German, Italian, Latin, Lithuanian, Polish, Slovenian, and Spanish.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Definition and use

Holy water is water blessed by a priest for purification, dedication, or blessing. The water is held in specialized containers determined by intended use. 

Source:

Leclercq, Henri. "Holy Water." In The Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company, 1910. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07432a.htm.

Full Extent

5.5 Linear Feet (5 containers)

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861