Church fixtures and fittings comprised the liturgical devices used in Church services and statues, paintings and frescos, which served to enlighten the uneducated populace in simple terms about Biblical stories and religious observance.
Pulpit – the raised platform from where the priest gives sermons or readings.
Altar – where the sacrifice of Communion is consecrated. This could be in the main or side aisle, often highly ornate.
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Ciborium – the receptacle for the Eucharist, the transformed sacred host
Chalice – the Eucharistic goblet for the wine (transformed into the blood of Christ)
Paten – the shallow bowl or plate used to hold the sacred host (body of Christ)
Monstrance – the ornate casket to hold the Eucharist (host)
Church fixtures and fittings comprised the liturgical devices used in Church services and statues, paintings and frescos, which served to enlighten the uneducated populace in simple terms about Biblical stories and religious observance.
Pulpit – the raised platform from where the priest gives sermons or readings.
Altar – where the sacrifice of Communion is consecrated. This could be in the main or side aisle, often highly ornate.
.
Ciborium – the receptacle for the Eucharist, the transformed sacred host
Chalice – the Eucharistic goblet for the wine (transformed into the blood of Christ)
Paten – the shallow bowl or plate used to hold the sacred host (body of Christ)
Monstrance – the ornate casket to hold the Eucharist (host)