humeral veil

English

A priest in the Czech Republic carrying a humeral veil

Noun

humeral veil (plural humeral veils)

(Christianity) A long, narrow veil or scarf, normally of the same color and material as the vestments, worn round the shoulders by the officiating priest or attendant at Mass. It is used to protect the sacred vessels from direct contact with the hands.

Translations

Spanish: humeral m, velo humeral m, paño de hombros m

References

“humeral”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

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