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  • 2Altar 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 …

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  • 3Altar cloth — Altar covered with white altar cloths. An (altar cloth) is used by various religious groups to cover an altar. Christianity, ancient Judaism, and Buddhism are among the world religions that use altar cloths. Because many altars are made of wood… …

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  • 4Altar Linens — • The corporal, pall, purificator, and finger towels Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Linens     Altar Linens     † …

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  • 5Altar (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) …

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  • 6Altar, 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 …

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  • 7Altar Stone — • A solid piece of natural stone, consecrated by a bishop, large enough to hold the Sacred Host and chalice Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Stone     Altar Stone      …

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  • 8Altar 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 …

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  • 9Altar 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 …

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  • 10Altar 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 …

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