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Altamirano, Diego Francisco Altamirano, Diego Francisco
Altamirano, Diego Francisco- Jesuit. (1625-1715) ...
Altamura and Acquaviva Altamura and Acquaviva
Altamura and Acquaviva- An exempt archipresbyterate in the province of Bari, in southern Italy. ...
Altar (in Liturgy) Altar (in Liturgy)
Altar (in Liturgy)- In the New Law the altar is the table on which the Eucharistic Sacrifice is offered. ...
Altar Candles Altar Candles
Altar Candles- For mystical reasons the Church prescribes that the candles used at Mass and at other liturgical functions be made of beeswax. ...
Altar, Double Altar, Double
Altar, Double- An altar having a double front constructed in such a manner that Mass may be celebrated on both sides of it at the same time. ...
Altar, Portable Altar, Portable
Altar, Portable- Consists of a solid piece of natural stone which must be sufficiently hard to resist every fracture. ...
Altar, Privileged Altar, Privileged
Altar, Privileged- An altar is said to be privileged when, in addition to the ordinary fruits of the Eucharistic Sacrifice, a plenary indulgence is also granted whenever Mass is celebrated thereon. ...
Altar, Stripping of an Altar, Stripping of an
Altar, Stripping of an- Removal of the altar-cloths, vases of flowers, antipendium, and other ornaments, so that nothing remains but the cross and the candlesticks with the candles extinguished. ...
Altar Bell Altar Bell
Altar Bell- A small bell placed on the credence or in some other convenient place on the epistle side of the altar. ...
Altar Breadboxes Altar Breadboxes
Altar Breadboxes- Made of wood, tin, britannia, silver, or other metal. A round flat weight, covered if necessary with silk or linen, and having a knob on top, so as to be easily taken hold of, is placed on the breads. ...
Altar Breads Altar Breads
Altar Breads- Bread is one of the two elements absolutely necessary for the sacrifice of the Eucharist. ...
Altar Candlesticks Altar Candlesticks
Altar Candlesticks- Consists of five parts: the foot, the stem, the knob about the middle of the stem, the bowl to receive the drippings of wax, and the pricket, i.e. the sharp point that terminates the stem on which the ...
Altar Canopy Altar Canopy
Altar Canopy- The "Caeremoniale Episcoporum (I, xii, 13), treating of the ornaments of the altar, says that a canopy (baldachinum) should be suspended over the altar. ...
Altar Cards Altar Cards
Altar Cards- To assist the memory of the celebrant at Mass in those prayers which he should know by heart, cards on which these prayers are printed are placed on the altar in the middle, and at each end. ...
Altar Carpets Altar Carpets
Altar Carpets- The sanctuary and altar-steps of the high altar are ordinarily to be covered with carpets. ...
Altar Cavity Altar Cavity
Altar Cavity- A small square or oblong chamber in the body of the altar, in which are placed the relics of two canonized martyrs. ...
Altar Cloths Altar Cloths
Altar Cloths- The custom of using three altar-cloths began probably in the ninth century, but at present it is of strict obligation for the licit celebration of Mass. ...
Altar Crucifix Altar Crucifix
Altar Crucifix- The principal ornament of the altar. ...
Altar Curtain Altar Curtain
Altar Curtain- Drawn around the altar at certain parts of Mass. ...
Alton Alton
Alton- Diocese in Illinois. ...
Altar Frontal Altar Frontal
Altar Frontal- An appendage which covers the entire front of the altar, from the lower part of the table to the predella, and from the gospel corner to that of the epistle side. ...
Altar Horns Altar Horns
Altar Horns- On the Jewish altar there were four projections, one at each corner, which were called the horns of the altar. These projections are not found on the Christian altar, but the word cornu ("horn") is still mai ...
Alva, The Duke of Alva, The Duke of
Alva, The Duke of- Warrior and statesman. (1508-1582) ...
Altar Lamp Altar Lamp
Altar Lamp- In the Old Testament God commanded that a lamp filled with the purest oil of olives should always burn in the Tabernacle of the Testimony without the veil. ...
Altar Lanterns Altar Lanterns
Altar Lanterns- Used in churches to protect the altar candles and lamp, if the latter for any reason, such as a draught, cannot be kept lit. ...
Altar Ledge Altar Ledge
Altar Ledge- A step behind the altar, raised slightly above it, for candlesticks, flowers, reliquaries, and other ornaments. ...
Amalarius of Metz Amalarius of Metz
Amalarius of Metz- A liturgical writer, b. at Metz, in the last quarter of the eighth century; d. about 850. ...
Altar Linens Altar Linens
Altar Linens- The corporal, pall, purificator, and finger towels. ...
Altar of Our Lady Altar of Our Lady
Altar of Our Lady- In general it signifies any altar of which the Blessed Virgin is the titular. ...
Altarpiece Altarpiece
Altarpiece- A picture of some sacred subject painted on the wall or suspended in a frame behind the altar, or a group of statuary on the altar. ...
Amalricians Amalricians
Amalricians- Heretical sect founded towards the end of the twelfth century. ...
Altar Protector Altar Protector
Altar Protector- A cover made of cloth, baize or velvet which is placed on the table of the altar, during the time in which the sacred functions do not take place. ...
Altar Rail Altar Rail
Altar Rail- The railing which guards the sanctuary and separates the latter from the body of the church. Also called the communion-rail. ...
Altar Screen Altar Screen
Altar Screen- A cloth, on which images of Our Lord, of the Blessed Virgin, or of saints, are represented, may be suspended above the altar, unless such images are painted on the wall. ...
Altar Side Altar Side
Altar Side- That part of the altar which faces the congregation. ...
Altar Steps Altar Steps
Altar Steps- The number of steps leading up to the high altar is for symbolical reasons uneven; usually three, five, or seven, including the upper platform. ...
Altar Stole Altar Stole
Altar Stole- An altar ornament from the Middle Ages. ...
Altar Stone Altar Stone
Altar Stone- A solid piece of natural stone, consecrated by a bishop, large enough to hold the Sacred Host and chalice. ...
Altar Tomb Altar Tomb
Altar Tomb- A tomb, or monument, over a grave, oblong in form, which is covered with a slab or table, having the appearance of an altar. ...
Altar Vase Altar Vase
Altar Vase- Vase to hold flowers for the decoration of the altar. ...
Altar Vessels Altar Vessels
Altar Vessels- The chalice is the cup in which the wine and water of the Eucharistic Sacrifice is contained. ...
Altar Wine Altar Wine
Altar Wine- Wine is one of the two elements absolutely necessary for the sacrifice of the Eucharist. For valid and licit consecration vinum de vite, i.e. the pure juice of the grape naturally and properly fermented, is t ...
Altarage Altarage
Altarage- The fees received by a priest from the laity when discharging any function for them, e.g. marriages, baptisms, funerals. ...
Amalfi Amalfi
Amalfi- Archdiocese directly dependent on the Holy See, has its seat at Amalfi, not far from Naples. ...
Altars (in the Greek Churches) Altars (in the Greek Churches)
Altars (in the Greek Churches)- The altar of the Russian Orthodox or the Ruthenian Greek Catholic churches means the sanctuary, and not merely the altar known to Latin churches. ...
Altars (in Scripture) Altars (in Scripture)
Altars (in Scripture)- Describes several biblical uses of the word. ...
Altoona Altoona
Altoona- A suffragan see of the province of Philadelphia. ...
Altruism Altruism
Altruism- A term formed by Auguste Comte in 1851, to denote the benevolent, as contrasted with the selfish propensities. ...
Alumnus Alumnus
Alumnus- Signifies in ecclesiastical usage, a student preparing for the sacred ministry in a seminary. ...
Alunno, Niccolò Alunno, Niccolò
Alunno, Niccolò- Notable Umbrian painter. (1430-1502) ...

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