Definition of Monstrance. Meaning of Monstrance. Synonyms of Monstrance

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Definition of Monstrance

Monstrance
Monstrance Mon"strance, n. [LL. monstrantia, fr. L. monstrare to show: cf. OF. monstrance. See Monster.] (R. C. Ch.) A transparent pyx, in which the consecrated host is exposed to view.

Meaning of Monstrance from wikipedia

- A monstrance, also known as an ostensorium (or an ostensory), is a vessel used in Roman Catholic, Old Catholic, High Church Lutheran and Anglican churches...
- The monstrance clock, or mirror clock, is a type of clock that was developed during the Renaissance (1300 AD – 1600 AD). It is cross-shaped and typically...
- The Bemposta Monstrance (Portuguese: Custódia da Bemposta) is a monstrance dated 1777, designed by architect Mateus Vicente de Oliveira and made by Prussian-born...
- The Belém Monstrance (Portuguese: Custódia de Belém) is a significant monstrance made of gold and polychrome enamels. It is probably the most famous work...
- Virgin. In 2007, Partridge released music as part of a trio known as Monstrance, along with Barry Andrews (an early member of XTC) on keyboards, and Martyn...
- Thus, he saved them both. For this reason, he is usually shown holding a monstrance (though they did not come into use until several centuries later) and...
- religious service including the exposition of the eucharistic host in the monstrance and the blessing of the people with it. From the earliest church, Christians...
- the Blessed Sacrament, i.e., the placing of the consecrated Host in a monstrance set upon the altar or at least exposition of a ciborium containing the...
- Pontifical liturgies.: 546  A monstrance brought by the Rev. Felix Tissot from France in 1865 was the official monstrance of the congress, and was featured...
- often a procession of the Blessed Sacrament, generally displa**** in a monstrance. The procession is followed by the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament...