Patens, 1957-1988, undated
Scope and Contents
Three feature dedicatory inscriptions:
"Pray for Viola S. Daly"
"In memoriam Carmen A. Giguere, class of 1987"
"William and Catherine Leonard, Golden Wedding"
Dates
- Creation: 1957-1988, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Leonard, William J. (1908-2000) (Compiler, Person)
Language of Materials
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
Patens are small metal plates used to hold the Host for distribution during Communion. Patens are usually made of gold or silver and gilt in gold, and are consecrated by a bishop before ritual use.
Source:
Thurston, Herbert. "Paten." In The Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company, 1911. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11541b.htm.
Full Extent
4 Items
Full Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 container)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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