The altar linen, also known as altar sets, Mass sets, or altar cloths, are essential elements in the Catholic Mass.
Catholic Church altar linen play a fundamental role in the Mass Liturgical cloths not only have a practical function but are also charged with religious symbolism, adding meaning and solemnity to the celebration. The elements of the altar sets visually enrich the celebration and reinforce the theological meaning of the Eucharist.
Altar cloths are an indivisible part of the Catholic liturgy, conveying to the faithful the importance and mystery of Christ's presence in the Eucharist.
The fabrics' making, shapes, and ornamentation of the cloths follow a tradition rich in meaning and respect for the sacred.
The pall is one of the liturgical objects that are part of the complete sets of altar cloths. It is usually square or round. Its main function is to cover the chalice during Eucharistic celebrations so that no unwanted element can fall into the sacred glass.
The pall is typically a liturgical ornament with a size between 15 and 20 cm. width to be used in all types of chalices.
It is considered to be one of the cloths that was later established in the liturgical ritual. Originally, it was the folded corporal that was used to cover the chalice.
In most cases, it is the liturgical pall, within the altar linen, that presents the greatest ornamentation. It is often embroidered or printed on one of its sides. It also frequently has some kind of interior cardboard or plexiglass reinforcement so that it never loses its shape.
Furthermore, it is common for the palls, like the other altar cloths, to be white. Despite this, there are palls in the four liturgical colors to match the rest of the vestments according to the liturgical season in which the Eucharist is found.
The purificator is one of the altar cloths used in the Catholic Church during Mass. The Catholic purificator usually has a rectangular shape.
It is usual that it is ornamented in a simple way. In most cases, with some kind of Cross (or Eucharistic element) and lace around the edge.
The main purpose of the altar cloths purificators in the Catholic Church is to rinse the chalice once the priest has made the offertory.
Before the offertory, this kind of almy church linens is folded and placed between the chalice and the paten, so that it hangs down.
Once used, it must be treated with great care, since it can be impregnated with some consecrated species (Wine or Bread).
Its final cleaning must also be especially delicate, taking care in case any remains of the consecrated species are still present.
The Catholic Church lavabo towel is one of the elements that are part of the complete sets of the altar.
The liturgical lavabo towel is a cloth made of different types of fabric (usually linen and polyester) but usually white.
This cloth model has a rectangular shape and its measurements are usually between 20 and 50 cm.
The lavabo towel is the altar cloth with the least ornamentation. In general, it does not have any type of embroidery or decoration, nor lace or other type of finish.
The function of the lavabo towel is to serve as a cloth for the priest to dry his hands after having washed them prior to the Consecration.
The washing of the priest's hands is an important moment during the liturgical celebration. Through this gesture, the priest asks God for his own interior purification and that of all the participants in the Holy Mass.
The use of the lavabo towel is linked with other liturgical objects such as the sink or the ewer.
The last of the cloths that are part of the complete sets catholic mass linens is the corporal.
The concept of corporal refers to the Body of Christ. This is because the corporal is usually used as a base to support the chalice and the Sacred Host on the altar table or on any other surface where the priest can specify it.
The Catholic corporal is a square piece of cloth with a sufficient size so that the sacred vessels can be placed on it: the chalice and the ciborium. Normally, corporals for Mass are not usually larger than 60 cm. or smaller than 40 cm. Corporals with these dimensions are supposed to have enough capacity to comfortably serve as the base of the sacred vessels, regardless of their size.
The liturgical corporal is placed during the offertory and removed once finished.
Catholic Church Altar linens sets and altar services with different liturgical embroideries for sale. Available complete altar linen set for Catholic Church : Pall, purificator, corporal and lavabo towel or each of the cloths individually. Embroidered ciborium covers are also available.
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