Definition of Antependium. Meaning of Antependium. Synonyms of Antependium

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Definition of Antependium

Antependium
Antependium An`te*pen"di*um, n. [LL., fr. L. ante + pendere to hang.] (Eccl.) The hangings or screen in front of the altar; an altar cloth; the frontal. --Smollett.

Meaning of Antependium from wikipedia

- An antependium (from Latin ante- and pendēre, "to hang before"; pl.: antependia), also known as a pulpit fall, parament or hanging, or, when speaking...
- object in the cathedral that has been variously conjectured to be an antependium or altar front, a throne, door, pulpit, or an ambon; traditionally this...
- entry route for tourists and visitors to Westminster Abbey. Altar cloth Antependium Sacristan Savilahti Stone Sacristy ****ton Vestry "Vestry". English Oxford...
- antimins in the churches of Syriac tradition. Tabot Corporal (liturgy) Antependium Sthathicon Antimensium article in the Catholic Encyclopedia Coptic Antimensium...
- subsequently reacquired are exhibited in the Historisches Museum Basel. The Antependium of Basel is a golden altar frontal donated by emperor Henry II, possibly...
- Adoration of the Magi and Mary, central apse Gaspard and Balthazar Apostles Antependium, MNAC, Barcelona Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Catalan Romanesque Churches...
- Priest Reader Usher Verger Liturgical objects Altar or communion table Antependium candle cloths lamp rail Rood Ashes Aspergillum Baptismal font Chalice...
- Porter Priest Subdeacon Usher Altar Altar crucifix Altar rails Ambo Antependium Candles and candlesticks Triple candlestick Paschal candle Sanctuary...
- Altar rails Ambo Antependium Credence table Kneeler Lavabo Misericord Piscina Sacristy Tabernacle Altar cloths Altar linens Antependium Burse Chalice veil...
- Porter Priest Subdeacon Usher Altar Altar crucifix Altar rails Ambo Antependium Candles and candlesticks Triple candlestick Paschal candle Sanctuary...