Chalice veils, undated
Scope and Contents
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
- 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
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
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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