(Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration.
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Examples for "monstrance"
Examples for "monstrance"
1
People bring a crystal monstrance out of its hiding place under a thatch.
2
Father Leadham had raised the monstrance, containing the Host, to give the Benediction.
3
As he brought the monstrance back she unclasped her hands and sat up.
4
She is pious, and we have presented a splendid monstrance to the church.
5
You have given a monstrance to the church, that cost five thousand francs.
1
I have a communion-service and an ostensorium for you, whose sculptures are worthy of Benvenuto Cellini.
2
After remaining a considerable time in prayer she felt suddenly inspired to raise her eyes and look at the holy Host in the ostensorium.
3
What is the Ostensorium or Monstrance?
4
The Ostensorium or Monstrance is the beautiful wheel-like vessel in which the Blessed Sacrament is exposed and kept during the Benediction.