ostensorium

Meanings

• An ornate vessel used in religious processions to display the Blessed Sacrament.

  - "During the annual Corpus Christi procession, the ostensorium is carried aloft, allowing the faithful to venerate the Blessed Sacrament."
  - "The ostensorium, a magnificent golden vessel adorned with precious gems, is carefully carried aloft by the priest, revealing the radiant presence of the Blessed Sacrament."

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Rhymes

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ostensorium , church choir and hymn , bymn and hyymnal , hymnal and hyymnal , schmooze and schmooze schmooze , jibber jabber and jibber jabber jibber jabber

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Homophones

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1. Ostendere (la) : To Show
   

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Variants

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ostensoria , ostensorium

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Etymology

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The word 'ostensorium' comes from the Latin words 'ostendere' meaning 'to show' and 'orium' meaning 'a place'. Thus, an ostensorium is a place or vessel used to show or display something, in this case, the Blessed Sacrament.

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1. Monstrance: A monstrance is a container or vessel used in the Catholic Church to display the Blessed Sacrament, usually during Eucharistic adoration or benediction. A monstrance is similar to an ostensorium, but it is specifically designed to be left open and exposed to view the Blessed Sacrament. A monstrance is often made of precious metals such as gold or silver, and it may be richly adorned with precious gems or intricate designs.

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Culture

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In Christian art and iconography, the ostensorium is often depicted as a golden ornate vessel with a long handle and a round or oval shaped opening on the top. The ostensorium is carried aloft by the priest during religious processions, revealing the radiant presence of the Blessed Sacrament. In Christian art and iconography, the ostensorium is also often depicted as a symbol of the presence and power of God, representing the light and truth that illuminates and guides the faithful on their spiritual journey.

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