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11Altar (in Liturgy) — • In the New Law the altar is the table on which the Eucharistic Sacrifice is offered Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar (in Liturgy) Altar (in Liturgy) …
12Altar Cloths — • The custom of using three altar cloths began probably in the ninth century, but at present it is of strict obligation for the licit celebration of Mass Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Cloths Altar Cloths …
13Altar Frontal — • An appendage which covers the entire front of the altar, from the lower part of the table to the predella, and from the gospel corner to that of the epistle side Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Frontal Altar Fro …
14Altar Screen — • A cloth, on which images of Our Lord, of the Blessed Virgin, or of saints, are represented, may be suspended above the altar, unless such images are painted on the wall Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Screen Alta …
15Altar candle — Altar candles are candles set on or near altars for religious ceremonies. Various denominations have regulations or traditions regarding the number and type of candles used, and when they are lit or extinguished during the services.Altar candles… …
16Altar Cavity — • A small square or oblong chamber in the body of the altar, in which are placed the relics of two canonized martyrs Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Cavity Altar Cavity …
17Altar, Portable — • Consists of a solid piece of natural stone which must be sufficiently hard to resist every fracture Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar, Portable Portab …
18Altar Side — • That part of the altar which faces the congregation Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Side Altar Side † …
19Altar Candles — • For mystical reasons the Church prescribes that the candles used at Mass and at other liturgical functions be made of beeswax Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Candles Altar Candles …
20Altar, Stripping of an — • Removal of the altar cloths, vases of flowers, antipendium, and other ornaments, so that nothing remains but the cross and the candlesticks with the candles extinguished Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …
