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Patens, 1957-1988, undated

 Sub-Series — Box: 50, tray: 2, Item: 1-4

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

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

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

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