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Altar Horns (Popularity:  )
(Score: 15.87)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01354a.htm
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 maintained to designate the sides orcorners ...
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Horns, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 15.87)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01354a.htm
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 maintained to designate the sides orcorners ...
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Canopy, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 14.05)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01351a.htm
The "Caeremoniale Episcoporum (I, xii, 13), treating of the ornaments of the altar, says that a canopy (baldachinum) should be suspended over the altar.
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Altar Canopy (Popularity: )
(Score: 14.05)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01351a.htm
The "Caeremoniale Episcoporum (I, xii, 13), treating of the ornaments of the altar, says that a canopy (baldachinum) should be suspended over the altar.
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Bye-Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 13.94)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03092d.htm
An altar that is subordinate to the central or high altar.
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The Virtual St. Joseph Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 13.81)
http://politickles.com/thankevann/stjoseph/
An online, interactive altar in the tradition of the Sicilian St. Joseph altars of New Orleans. Includes brief history of the Altar and St. Joseph links.
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Altar Carpets (Popularity: )
(Score: 13.70)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01351c.htm
The sanctuary and altar-steps of the high altar are ordinarily to be covered with carpets.
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Carpets, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 13.70)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01351c.htm
The sanctuary and altar-steps of the high altar are ordinarily to be covered with carpets.
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Lanterns, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.64)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01354c.htm
Used in churches to protect the altar candles and lamp, if the latter for any reason, such as a draught, cannot be kept lit.
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Altar Lanterns (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.64)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01354c.htm
Used in churches to protect the altar candles and lamp, if the latter for any reason, such as a draught, cannot be kept lit.
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Altar of Our Lady (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.63)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01355b.htm
In general it signifies any altar of which the Blessed Virgin is the titular.
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Ledge, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.62)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01354d.htm
A step behind the altar, raised slightly above it, for candlesticks, flowers, reliquaries, and other ornaments.
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Altar Ledge (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.62)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01354d.htm
A step behind the altar, raised slightly above it, for candlesticks, flowers, reliquaries, and other ornaments.
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Altar Cavity (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.58)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01351d.htm
A small square or oblong chamber in the body of the altar, in which are placed the relics of two canonized martyrs.
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Cavity, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.58)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01351d.htm
A small square or oblong chamber in the body of the altar, in which are placed the relics of two canonized martyrs.
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Altar (in Liturgy) (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.58)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01346a.htm
In the New Law the altar is the table on which the Eucharistic Sacrifice is offered.
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Altarpiece (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.53)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01356a.htm
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.
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Altar Protector (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.46)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01356b.htm
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.
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Altar Stole (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.46)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01357a.htm
An altar ornament from the Middle Ages.
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Altar Side (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.46)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01356e.htm
That part of the altar which faces the congregation.
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Side, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.46)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01356e.htm
That part of the altar which faces the congregation.
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Vase, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.46)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01357d.htm
Holds flowers for the decoration of the altar.
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Altar Curtain (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.46)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01353a.htm
Drawn around the altar at certain parts of Mass.
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Stole, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.46)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01357a.htm
An altar ornament from the Middle Ages.
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Curtain, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.46)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01353a.htm
Drawn around the altar at certain parts of Mass.
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Altar, Stripping of an (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.39)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01349a.htm
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.
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Stripping of an Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.39)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01349a.htm
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.
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Altar Frontal (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.31)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01353b.htm
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.
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Frontal, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.31)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01353b.htm
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.
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Crucifix, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.22)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01352a.htm
The principal ornament of the altar.
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Altar Crucifix (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.22)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01352a.htm
The principal ornament of the altar.
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Baldachium of the Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 12.06)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02217c.htm
A dome-like canopy in wood, stone, or metal, erected over the high altar of larger churches, generally supported on four columns, though sometimes suspended by chains from the roof.
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High Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 11.83)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07346b.htm
The chief altar in a church, raised on an elevated plane in the sanctuary, where it may be seen simultaneously by all the faithful in the body of the church.
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Altar, High (Popularity: )
(Score: 11.83)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07346b.htm
The chief altar in a church, raised on an elevated plane in the sanctuary, where it may be seen simultaneously by all the faithful in the body of the church.
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Altar Steps (Popularity: )
(Score: 11.83)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01356f.htm
The number of steps leading up to the high altar is for symbolical reasons uneven; usually three, five, or seven, including the upper platform.
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Altar Cloths (Popularity: )
(Score: 11.82)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01351e.htm
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.
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Cloths, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 11.82)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01351e.htm
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.
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Altar Screen (Popularity: )
(Score: 11.82)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01356d.htm
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.
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Bedknobs & Brushstrokes Altar Tables (Popularity: )
(Score: 11.82)
http://www.angelfire.com/magic/tables/
Altar tables painted with pentagram, original artwork, and signed by artist Karin Marie.
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Screen, Altar (Popularity: )
(Score: 11.82)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01356d.htm
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.
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