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Chalice veils, undated

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Textiles for use by clerics and altar servers during Mass, as well as textiles for the adornment of the church and the celebration of the Mass.

Dates

  • Creation: 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

A chalice veil is a square of cloth that covers the chalice and paten until they are needed for the preparation of Communion. The chalice veil is placed over top of the pall, a stiff square linen that sits on top of the chalice. It will match the liturgical color for the Mass.

Source:

Thurston, Herbert. "Chalice." In The Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company, 1908. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03561a.htm.

Full Extent

3.75 Linear Feet (2 containers)

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

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