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
Lanterns, Altar — • Used in churches to protect the altar candles and lamp, if the latter for any reason, such as a draught, cannot be kept lit Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
metalwork — metalworker, n. /met l werrk /, n. objects made of metal. [1840 50; METAL + WORK] * * * Useful and decorative objects fashioned of various metals. The oldest technique is hammering. After с 2500 BC, casting was also used, molten metal being… … Universalium
Ghost Festival — This article is about the Chinese Ghost Festival. For the festival in Loei province, Thailand, see Pee Ta Khon. Ghost Festival An array of foods being offered to the deceased at a Buddhist temple Official name … Wikipedia
Ceremonial use of lights — Religious services often make use of a combination of light and darkness. The ceremonial use of lights is found in the practice of many religions. Candles are extremely common and other forms of light, whether fire or other, are also used.… … Wikipedia
Hal Jordan — Superherobox| caption=Hal Jordan as Green Lantern Art by Ethan Van Sciver character name=Green Lantern publisher=DC Comics debut= Showcase #22 (October 1959) creators=John Broome Gil Kane alter ego = Harold Hal Jordan species = homeworld =… … Wikipedia
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Christmas Eve Procession — The Christmas Eve Procession, that characteristic manifestations of the Maltese Christmas, was started 86 years ago by St. George Preca (1880 1962). He had no pretensions of instituting something on a large scale. His only intention was to… … Wikipedia
Japanese festivals — Matsuri redirects here. For other uses, see Matsuri (disambiguation). Shinto This article is part of a series on Shinto Practices and be … Wikipedia
theatre — /thee euh teuhr, theeeu /, n. theater. * * * I Building or space in which performances are given before an audience. It contains an auditorium and stage. In ancient Greece, where Western theatre began (5th century BC), theatres were constructed… … Universalium
