Catholic Word of the Day: CIBORIUM, 12-04-09

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CIBORIUM

A covered container used to hold the consecrated small Hosts. It is similar to a chalice but covered and larger, used for small Communion hosts of the faithful. It is made of various precious metals, and the interior is commonly gold or gold-plated. Also synonymous with baldachino as the dome-shaped permanent canopy over a high altar, supported by columns and shaped like an inverted cup. (Etym. Latin ciborium; from Greek kib_rion, cup.)

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Most of us see this vessel at Mass, but did we know what it is called?

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The first one is modern; the second medieval French; the third twelfth century English.