Ciborium paten with base and lid | 10cm

Catholic ciboria paten

• Diameter of 10 cm.
• Ciboria paten with base and lid.
• Made of metal.
• Gold-plated.
• Lid decorated with a Cross.

What is a Ciboria paten?

A ciboria paten is a sacred vessel, a piece of liturgical metalwork that, due to its characteristics, can perform the functions of both a ciboria and a paten.

The Catholic ciboriua: characteristics and functions

A ciboria, also known as a ciborium, is a metal container, a sacred vessel, used in the Catholic Church to reserve and distribute the Eucharist. After administering the Sacrament to the faithful, the priest transfers unconsumed consecrated hosts from the paten to the ciborium.

The ciboria typically has a cup-like shape with a wide mouth and is equipped with a lid featuring a handle for easy handling. It's common for the upper handle of the cup to have the shape of a Cross or some other religious symbol.

The Catholic paten: characteristics and functions

The paten is a sacred vessel with the shape of a plate, tray, or saucer.

The paten is the place where the Holy Eucharist rests during the consecration.