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Cruet :: Cruet (n.) A vessel used to hold wine, oil, or water for the service of the altar..

Superfuse :: Superfrontal (n.) A cloth which is placed over the top of an altar, and often hangs down a few inches over the frontal..

Frontal :: Frontal (n.) A movable, decorative member in metal, carved wood, or, commonly, in rich stuff or in embroidery, covering the front of the altar. Frontals are usually changed according to the different ceremonies..

Hagioscope :: Hagioscope (n.) An opening made in the interior walls of a cruciform church to afford a view of the altar to those in the transepts; -- called, in architecture, a squint..

Haikal :: Haikal (n.) The central chapel of the three forming the sanctuary of a Coptic church. It contains the high altar, and is usually closed by an embroidered curtain..

Sedilia :: Sedilia (n. pl.) Seats in the chancel of a church near the altar for the officiating clergy during intervals of service.

Gradino :: Gradino (n.) A step or raised shelf, as above a sideboard or altar. Cf. Superaltar, and Gradin..

Saltarello :: Saltarello (n.) A popular Italian dance in quick 3-4 or 6-8 time, running mostly in triplets, but with a hop step at the beginning of each measure. See Tarantella..

Antependium :: Antependium (n.) The hangings or screen in front of the altar; an altar cloth; the frontal.

Oath :: Oath (n.) A solemn affirmation, connected with a sacred object, or one regarded as sacred, as the temple, the altar, the blood of Abel, the Bible, the Koran, etc..

Heave Offering :: Heave offering () An offering or oblation heaved up or elevated before the altar, as the shoulder of the peace offering. See Wave offering..

Minister :: Minister (n.) One who serves at the altar; one who performs sacerdotal duties; the pastor of a church duly authorized or licensed to preach the gospel and administer the sacraments.

Pentaptych :: Pentaptych (n.) A picture, or combination of pictures, consisting of a centerpiece and double folding doors or wings, as for an altarpiece..

Altar :: Altar (n.) A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.

Percher :: Percher (v. i.) A Paris candle anciently used in England; also, a large wax candle formerly set upon the altar..

Altar :: Altar (n.) In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; the communion table..

Retable :: Retable (n.) A shelf behind the altar, for display of lights, vases of wlowers, etc..

Canopy :: Canopy (n.) Also, a rooflike covering, supported on pillars over an altar, a statue, a fountain, etc..

Ciborium :: Ciborium (n.) A canopy usually standing free and supported on four columns, covering the high altar, or, very rarely, a secondary altar..

Altarage :: Altarage (n.) The profit which accrues to the priest, by reason of the altar, from the small tithes..

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