Pyxes
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Furnishings and Equipment (Hierarchy Name) > Containers (Hierarchy Name) > containers (receptacles) > <containers by function or context> > ceremonial containers > liturgical containers
Descripción
Christian liturgical vessels used to hold the reserved Host on the altar or to carry the Eucharist to the sick. Distinguished from "monstrances," which are vessels used to display the Host, either on the altar or in procession.
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Otros términos
- pyxides [nl]
- píxide [es]
- pyx [en]
- pix [en]
- pixes (liturgical vessels) [en]
- pyxides (liturgical containers) [en]
- pyxis [nl]
- pixide [es]