Vessels Used in the Liturgy - Ciborium

Ciborium – From the Latin cibus, meaning food. This vessel is also called a Paten – From the Greek patane, meaning plate or dish. The ciborium holds the consecrated bread and is used by the priest and by lay ministers to distribute the Body of Christ.

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