Humeral veil

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA long, narrow veil or scarf, normally of the same color and material as the vestments, worn round the shoulders by the officiating priest or attendant at Mass. It is used to protect the sacred vessels from direct contact with the hands.

Synonyms

veil humeral vimpa chrismal velum headcovering chasuble pallium veiling halirift pall mantilla

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