Altar Linens
Our selection of altar linens will supply you with all your church needs.
The purificator is draped accross the chalice. It is used primarily for cleaning the interior of the chalice as well as purifying the priest's hands.
The Corporal is a square cloth which is spread upon the altar during the Mass to receive the Host and Chalice.
The Lavabo Towel is for the washing of the priest's fingers. It is referenced in the 26th Psalm and recited by the priest during the washing: "Lavado inter innocentes manus meas." (I will wash my hands among in innocent).
Pall measures 7" x 7". The Pall is usually stiffened with cardboard and used to cover the Chalice. Use of the Pall began around the year 1200.
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Altar Sets
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Ambries
An Ambry is a niche near the altar of a church for keeping sacred vessels like Holy Oils and the Oil of Chrism.
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Ash Holders / Ablution Cup
An Ash Holder or Urn is a container for ashes of a person who has been cremated.
Ablution Cup filled with water and located near the tabernacle is used to purify priest fingers of the sacred particles of the Host after the distribution of Holy Communion.
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Baptismal Fonts / Bowls / Sets / Shells
A Baptismal Font is a basin or vase, serving as a receptacle for baptismal water in which the candidate for baptism is immersed, or over which he is washed, in the ceremony of Christian initiation. In the Church's present practice it is ordinarily a decorative stone basin, though metal or wood are used; supported on a pedestal or columns at a convenient height for receiving the water which is poured over the head of the person baptized, a form which marks the term of a development graphically illustrating the history of the mode of conferring baptism.
An emblem for Baptism since the 12th century, the Baptismal Shell is used to pour baptismal water over the chatechumen's head. Also used as a special keepsake gift for remembrance of that special day.
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Bells - Altar / Sacristry / Hand
An Altar Bell is a small bell placed on the credence or in some other convenient place on the epistle side of the altar. Its original intention was to draw the parishoners attention to the occurrence of transubstantiation (especially for those present who did not follow the then-Latin Mass).
A Sacristy Bell at the sacristy door is rung at the entrance of the clergy and is a signal that Mass is about to begin and everyone should stand.
An individual Hand Bell can be used simply as a signal to catch people's attention or summon them together, but handbells are generally heard in tuned sets.
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Candleabras / Candlesticks / Torches
The Candleabra is used as a support for candles, made with several arms or branches. Though most used and developed during the Renaissance, the candelabrum originated in Etruria and Rome. Candelabra found in Etruscan and Pompeiian ruins are usually of bronze. From ancient Rome come the tall and monumental candelabra used in temples and public buildings. Of bronze or marble, they had triangular pedestals from which rose columnar shafts, finely sculptured and terminating at the top in a bowl used for holding illuminating oil and incense. With these as inspiration, Italian Renaissance artists produced superb candelabra in rich materials for altars, chapels, and processions.
Candlestick is a support on which a candle is placed. Candle sticks can vary in size and can be made from certain metals or wood.
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Candle Lighters / Snuffers / Accessories
Candle Lighters are a safe and efficient way to light candles. The other end usually has snuffer or bell shape used to extinguish the candles. Different lengths are available, some are adjustable or telescopic.
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Chalice and Patens/ Ciborium / Chalice and Ciborium Cases / Host Box
A Chalice is a Sacred Vessel in which the Eucharistic Wine is Consecrated at Mass. Seperated into three parts: The CUP, The BASE and The NODE seperating the two. A Paten, or diskos, is a small plate, usually made of silver or gold, used to hold Eucharistic hosts. It is generally used as a service item, while the reserved hosts are stored in the Tabernacle in a Ciborium.
A Ciboria is a covered Sacred Vessel used to contain the Blessed Sacrament which is normally locked inside the Tabernacle and only removed during the Holy Mass, for the distribution of Communion. The word is of rather doubtful etymology, Some derive it from the Latin word cibus, "food", because it is used to contain the Heavenly Bread; while others trace it to the Greek kirorion, "cup", because of the original shape of this Eucharistic receptacle. Like the Ciborium, the Host Box holds the Blessed Sacrament.
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Collections and Offerings
Collection Plates and Offering Baskets have a variety of shapes, sizes and materials from Silver Collection Plates to Reed Collection Baskets, from round Collection plates to rectangular Collection Baskets, to be used during Mass and Liturgy and for Special Donations. Included in this category are Overflow Collection Bags and Baskets.
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Crosses / Crucifix
An Altar Cross or Crucifix has a base stand that is placed upon altar. We offer both in many styles and finishes.
We offer a Beautiful selection of Hanging Crosses and Hanging Crucifix to be used in a chapel, church, schools and institutions in a variety of sizes and materials.
A Processional Cross is a portable crucifix, mounted on a staff, which is used in liturgical processions at the head of the vested members of the clergy.
Please call us if you do not see what you're looking for.
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Cruets / Cruet Sets / Trays
Cruets are small vessels used for containing the wine and water separately, which is required for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Once only made of glass, being the most suitable material because easily cleaned and obvious distinguishing of the water and wine. Now other materials, are used, such as gold, silver, and other precious metals. Shape of the Cruets is not defined, but the vessels should have a good firm base on which to stand securely and a wide neck for easy cleaning. The altar server carries them on a tray to the altar for the Preparation of the Gift and ablution of the chalice after Communion. Great selection of different styles.
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Holy Water Font
Holy Water Fonts are vessels intended for the use of holy water, placed at the entrance to churches. Crafted form Stainless Steel or made of cast Bronze with textured surface of Satin or High Polish Finish.
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Holy Water Pots / Sprinklers / Reservoirs
Also called Aspergil or Aspersorium, the Holy Water Sprinkler is a ritual object to sprinkle holy water. Usually made of hollowed out metal with a sponge at the ball shaped top.
Holy Water Pocket Sprinklers are finely crafted, small pocket size internal reservoir that dispenses holy water when shaken. Available in different styles and finishes.
Holy Water Reservoirs are large capacity tanks used for storage and dispensing holy water. It comes with or without stand, push button, faucet and drip basin. We carry different styles and finishes.
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Lavabo Sets / Ewers / Flagons and Bowls
The name Lavabo applies to the small vessels used for the washing of the priests hands during the Mass. The name is the first word of that portion of Psalm 25 said by the celebrant at Mass while he washes his hands after the Offertory, from which word the whole ceremony is named. The principle of washing the hands before celebrating the holy Liturgy is a symbolic rites.
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Mass Kits / Sick Call Kits
A variety of Portable Mass Kits and Sick Call Kits for travel or home in hard or soft cases. Various price ranges depending on your needs and requirements.
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Monstrance / Ostensorium / Luna Holder/ Thabor
A Monstrance or Ostensorium (From ostendere, "to show") is used to display a round wafer of bread, called the host, which is used at Mass. The Ostensorium is adapted to the object of drawing all eyes to the Sacred Host itself by making the transparent portion of the vessel just of the size required, and surrounded, like the sun, with rays.
Monstrances of this shape, dating from the fifteenth century, are also not uncommon, and for several hundred years past this has been by far the commonest form in practical use.
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Oil Stock / Sets
Phials or vessels in which the holy oils blessed on Holy Thursday during the Chrism Mass are kept. An Oil Stock usually has three compartments that are labeled to fit the oil that it contains. "OI" for the sick, "OS" for Baptism and "SC" for Confirmation and Consecration. Priests may keep an Oil Stock , with oil of the sick for an emergency.
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Pyx / Burse
Usually round metal receptacle case used in Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches to carry the consecrated Host to the sick, or those otherwise unable to come to a church and receive the Eucharist. Gold plated inside, available in different sizes with a wide choice of symbols on the lid.
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Reliquary
Reliquary or holy relics shrine is a receptacle containing the physical remains of saints, such as bones or shreds of clothing or some object associated with the saints or other holy figures.
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Sanctuary Lamps
A lit Sanctuary Lamp signifies the presence of God in the tabernacle that contains the Eucharist. It comes in many different styles such as altar top, wall-mounted, standing or hanging.
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. The Church prescribes that at least one lamp should continually burn before the tabernacle, not only as an ornament of the altar, but for the purpose of worship. It is also a mark of honour. It is to remind the faithful of the presence of Christ, and is a profession of their love and affection. Mystically it signifies Christ, for by this material light He is represented who is the "true light which enlightened every man.
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Thuribles / Censers & Boat / Censer Stands
A Thurible or Censer is a metal vessel for the ceremonial burning of incense. It is usually suspended on chains, so that it can be swung while incensing at Mass, Divine Office or Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. In it is placed hot charcoal and sweet smelling incense. It has a lid, which can be raised. this liturgical vessel is often found together with the incense boat and spoon.
The shape and make of a censer is as varied as the purpose or culture for and in which it is used. Among the chief purposes of incense, and thus of a censer, is that of sacred worship.
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Tabernacles / Tabernacle Key Boxes
A Tabernacle is a cupboard or boxlike receptical for the exclusive reservation of the blessed Sacrament - the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ, under the appearance of bread and wine, used during the rite of Holy Communion. In the Early Christian times such tabernacles containing the sacred species were kept within private houses where Christians met for church, for fear of persecution.
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Vases
We have a broad selection of Solid Brass Vases, from Sudbury Brass Goods, that are perfect for a variety of settings, which allows you to choose simple or elaborate floral arrangements for the altar or any church setting.
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Miscellaneous and Hard to Find Items
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