Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, May 19th, 2024
Pentacost
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Paten, Communion

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Paten
Next Entry
Pater Noster
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

A saucer-shaped vessel resembling the paten used at the Mass, but usually with a handle. It is held under the chin of the communicant, to guard against the dropping of the Sacred Host. It is not blessed.

Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Paten, Communion'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​p/paten-communion.html. 1910.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile