Liturgical Vestments and Elements Guide
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Liturgical Vestments
Dawntunic
white that covers
the body from
the neck to the
ankles.
BeltCord
designated white
to hold the dawn
around the waist.
StoleBand
long piece of fabric
color
corresponding
to the job that is
celebrate. The
bishop and the
priest is the
they place on the
shoulders and
back, of
way that falls
in front of
two bands
parallels. The
deacon saw her
in shape
crusade, about the
left shoulder
and you hold both
tips on the
right side.
Chasuble: it is a
species of
poncho that is
use above the
the alb and the stole,
used by the
bishop and the
presbyters.
cloth
humeralcloth
in form
rectangular that
the priest is
put on top of the
back taking
with the extremes
the custody in the
processions with
the Most Holy and
adorations.
Cover
rainy:cover
what is used in
celebrations
special.
Sacred vessels and accessories
Chalice:cup in which
pour the wine that later
it will be the Blood of Christ.
Patenaplate in which
the hosts are placed
during the Mass.
Cupcontainer
intended to place the
hostias when they are used
in large numbers.
Corporalcanvas
square that extends
in the center of the altar and
about which
they deposit the chalice and the
patena or the chalice.
PurifierLittle
white cloth for cleaning
the chalice, the paten and the
cup
Paliastarch cloth
to cover the chalice and the
paten
Monstrance or custodiaelement in which the consecrated host is placed to be
exposed to the worship of the faithful.
VirileSupport element for the host within the custodia.
Mantle.
Manutergiosmall cloth where the priest dries his hands afterwards
to wash oneself
Crisms: Vessels where the holy oils are placed: for the catechumens, of the
sick (Baptism and anointing of the sick) and Holy chrism (perfumed, for
Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.
Vinagerscontainers for wine and water for the Mass.
Acceptcontainer for the water of blessings.
HyssopSimilar to a mate straw (a small stick can be used), it is used with
the basin where the water that will be splashed is received.
Incense burner or thurible: Container where coals and incense are placed.
Navetacontainer where the incense is stored.
Luminaria: It is a small lamp, candle, or oil lamp (also electric) that must
to burn continuously next to the tabernacle, to remember that Jesus Christ is
sacramentally there and means God's vigilant love.
Liturgical books
MisalContains the text used by the president.
LectionaryBook with the biblical readings for the Mass.
Book of the Psalmist: contains the responsorial psalms.
Cantatory: Contains the songs of the Mass. Originally, it consisted of songs in
Latin and Gregorian music. The chants must be authorized by the
Episcopal Conferences. They have currently been replaced by the
songbooks.
Rituals: It contains the development of the sacraments.
Liturgy of the HoursBreviary: it contains the celebration of the prayer of the
different liturgical hours of the day, which are not specific to priests, but
of all the faithful.
Liturgical calendar: It contains a calendar of the organization of the
liturgical celebrations throughout the year.
Episcopal Symbols
The MitreHat composed of two rigid triangular sections joined together
A fold; from the back side hang two ribbons called infules. It ornaments.
thus his head to signify that he represents the One who is the Head of the people of
God.
The StaffIt is a long cane that reminds one that
the bishop is the pastor of the diocese, image of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
The RingSign of the bishop's fidelity and love for the Church.
The Pectoral CrossIt is a cross that hangs over the chest by means of a chain.
around the neck
Solideo: (to God alone; because he only withdraws before the Most Holy). Cap.
generally made of silk that priests can wear (black zucchetto), they use the
bishops (purple zucchetto)
White)
The PalioSmall white wool stole with six black crosses around it that
rests on the shoulders of the archbishops and is a sign of their authority and of their
communion with the seat of Rome is placed over the chasuble.