Liturgical Items Society

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The church inventory consisted of liturgical vessels used during services, sculptures, paintings, and wall paintings which presented biblical stories and church regulations in a simple form to the uneducated populace.
Pulpit – an elevated space from which the priest preached or readings were delivered.
Altar – the place where the sacrifice is performed. It can be main or side, often richly decorated.
Ciborium – vessel used to store the consecrated host.
Chalice – used for wine (the Blood of Christ) during communion.
Paten – holds the host (the Body of Christ).
Monstrance – ornate vessel used to display the Eucharist (the host).

Artwork