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Altar Candlesticks — • Consists of five parts: the foot, the stem, the knob about the middle of the stem, the bowl to receive the drippings of wax, and the pricket, i.e. the sharp point that terminates the stem on which the candle is fixed Catholic Encyclopedia.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Altar (Catholicism) — High altar of St. Michael s Church, Munich. In the liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church, the altar is where the Sacrifice of the Mass is offered. Mass may sometimes be celebrated outside a sacred place, but never without an altar, or at least an… … Wikipedia
Candlesticks — • Provides the history of their use in Christian churches Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Candlesticks Candlesticks † … Catholic encyclopedia
Altar 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… … Wikipedia
Altar candlestick — Altar candlesticks hold the candles used in the Catholic liturgical celebration of Mass.tructureThese candlesticks consist of four principal parts: the foot, the stem, the bowl to catch drippings, and the pricket on which the candle is placed.… … Wikipedia
Altar Ledge — • A step behind the altar, raised slightly above it, for candlesticks, flowers, reliquaries, and other ornaments Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Ledge Altar Ledge … Catholic encyclopedia
Altar Crucifix — • The principal ornament of the altar Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Crucifix Altar Crucifix † … Catholic encyclopedia
Altar Cards — • To assist the memory of the celebrant at Mass in those prayers which he should know by heart, cards on which these prayers are printed are placed on the altar in the middle, and at each end Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Cards … Catholic encyclopedia
Altar cards — are three cards placed on the altar during the Tridentine Mass. They contain certain prayers that the priest must say during the Mass, and their only purpose is as a memory aid, although they are usually very beautifully decorated.HistoryAltar… … Wikipedia
Altar Vase — • Vase to hold flowers for the decoration of the altar Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Vase Altar Vase † … Catholic encyclopedia
