Sacred Vessels and Vestments Vessels Chalice 1 Large

Sacred Vessels and Vestments!

Vessels: Chalice (1) Large, stemmed vessels with a cup-like top used by the priest at Mass to hold the Precious Blood.

Vessels: Purificator (2) A linen cloth used for wiping the chalice, and the fingers the celebrant after Communion.

Vessels: Paten (3) Saucer-like dish, frequently matching the chalice, used to hold the Body of Christ

Vessels: Pall (4) Small, cloth-covered cardboard square placed on top of the priest’s chalice to protect the Precious Blood.

Vessels: Corporal (5) Square cloth folded into nine smaller squares, used at the altar on which the Chalice and Paten are placed during the Mass.

Vessels: Chalice Veil (6) Square cloth similar in fabric and liturgical color as the priest’s vestment used to cover the priest’s chalice.

Vessels: Ciborium (8) Cup-like or bowl-like vessel (usually large) with a lid used for storing the Body of Christ in the Tabernacle or for distribution at Communion

Vessels: Monstrance (9) Large, ornate vessel used to hold the Blessed Sacrament for Benediction, Eucharistic processions, and Eucharistic adoration.

Vessels 7: Burse 10: Lunette 11: Lunette Case 12: Pyx

Vestments: Amice (1) The amice is a piece of fine linen in the form of an oblong. The priest places it for a moment on his head, and then allows it to rest upon his shoulders.

Vestments: Alb (2) Long, usually, white, dress-like garment worn by priests, deacons, and servers.

Vestment: Cincture (3) Fabric cord used to wrap around the waist over the alb to keep secure. In liturgical colors of white, green, purple, and red to match liturgical seasons.

Vestment: Stole (4) Long cloth scarf in liturgical colors worn by priest over both shoulders

Vestment: Chasuble (5) Outer garment worn over alb by priest. Comes in various liturgical colors.

Vestments 6: Dalmatic 7: Humeral Veil 8: Cope