Utensils & Books of the Church & Priestly Vestments
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Utensils & Books of the Church & Priestly Vestments
We will only speak about utensils this week
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Sacred vessels
Just like Moses in the Old Testament when God asked him to anoint utensils (Ex 30:29), the Church of the New Testament offers special vessels to be used in God’s house.
These include: 1. the chalice, 2. the paten, 3. the dome, 4. the spoon, 5. the cruets, 6. the ark, 7. the ciborium, 8. the book of Gospel 9. censor, 10. other articles
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The chalice- The Communion Cup, into which wine and water
is mixed. - The early chalices were made from wood or glass- The Lord Himself used the chalice (Matt 26:27)- 1 Cor 10:16 21
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The Paten- The small round plate, without a stand and
having no engraving. It is made of silver or gold. - Symbolises the Lord’s manger and tomb. - Claims that the Church of Lorenzo possess the
plate used by the Lord for consecrating the bread.- Other’s believe that the Lord did not use a paten
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The dome (star)- Consists of two silver arched bands, held by a
screw, crossed over each other into the shape of a cross, usually surmounted by a small cross.
- Used for support (St John Chrysostom)- Shape of the tomb and reminds us of the star
that appeared to the three wise men.
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The spoon- The spoon or masteer is used to administer
the blood of Christ to the people. - In the past the people used to drink directly
from the chalice, but from the sixth century the spoon was used.
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The cruets - Two vessels used in holding the wine and
water. - There are other cruets for baptism,
confirmation, last Friday of great lent, bright Saturday
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The ark - The ark is a box known as a ‘seat’ or a ‘throne’
and is used to hold the chalice. - Certain height and icons surrounding - The throne refers to the presence of the Lord - The ark refers to the ark of the covenant
which contained three items.
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The ciborium
• The ciborium is a small vessel of silver, circular in shape and having a cover, measuring about six centimeters in diameter and height.
• It transports Holy Communion
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The book of Gospel• A copy of the New Testament, covered with
silver or gold and decorated with icons. • Usually has the icon of Resurrection or
Crucifixion and the other side is St Mary and the child Jesus or a patron Saint
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Censor• The Old Testament mentions the use of
incense (Ex 30:34-38)• The early church severely criticised the use of
incense in public worship as incense was offered in pagan worship.
• Constantine helped introduce the censor for worship in the Church.
• Christ received gifts of frankincense, and there are other references to incense in the bible.
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• The censor symbolises the womb of St Mary as she bore the ‘true coal burning with fire’
• The thurible is the base of the censor
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Other vessels
• The small box for incense, usually silver or carved wood
• The basin, usually bronze, silver or even clay • The oblation basket, small basket decorated
with crosses • Musical instruments – cymbols, triangle, and
the natural instrument
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