- pyxes
- pɪks n. box used to hold the Eucharist, container that holds the wafers for the Holy Communion
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pyx — /piks/, n. 1. Eccles. a. the box or vessel in which the reserved Eucharist or Host is kept. b. a watch shaped container for carrying the Eucharist to the sick. 2. Also called pyx chest. a box or chest at a mint, in which specimen coins are… … Universalium
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monstrance — /mon streuhns/, n. Rom. Cath. Ch. a receptacle in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration. Also called ostensorium, ostensory. [1250 1300; ME < ML monstrantia, equiv. to monstr(are) to show (see MUSTER) + antia ANCE] * * * ▪… … Universalium
Host — • Archaeological and historical aspects Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Host Host † … Catholic encyclopedia
Ivory — • The tusks of the elephant, hippopotamus, walrus, and other animals: a tough and elastic substance, of a creamy white, taking a high and lasting polish, largely employed in the arts since pre historic times, and used extensively in making or… … Catholic encyclopedia
Pyx — • Small vessel in which the Holy Eucharist is carried to the sick. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Pyx Pyx † … Catholic encyclopedia
Reliquaries — • Any box, casket, or shrine destined for the reception of relics Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Reliquaries Reliquaries … Catholic encyclopedia
Sculpture — • In the widest sense of the term, sculpture is the art of representing in bodily form men, animals, and other objects in stone, bronze, ivory, clay and similar materials Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Sculpture Sculpture … Catholic encyclopedia
Ciborium (container) — Silver gilt ciborium A ciborium (plural ciboria; Latin from the Ancient Greek κιβώριον (kibōrion)[1]) is a vessel, normally in metal. It was originally a particular shape of drinking cup in Ancient Greece and Rome, but later used to refer to a… … Wikipedia
COSMETICS — In Ancient Times Cosmetics, for the care and adornment of the body, were widely used by both men and women in the ancient Near East. The use of cosmetics was widespread among the poor as well as the wealthy classes; in the same way that they used … Encyclopedia of Judaism
