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| ⚫ | A '''ciborium''' (plural '''ciboria'''; Latin from the [[Ancient Greek]] κιβώριον ''kibōrion''<ref name="OED">OED.</ref>) is a vessel, normally in metal. It was originally a particular shape of drinking cup in |
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| ⚫ | A '''ciborium''' (plural '''ciboria'''; [[Medieval Latin]] ''ciborium'' "drinking cup", from the [[Ancient Greek]] κιβώριον ''kibōrion'', "drinking cup"<ref name="OED">OED.</ref>) is a vessel, normally in metal. It was originally a particular shape of drinking cup in ancient Greece and Rome, but the word later came to refer to a large covered cup designed to hold [[host (Holy Communion)|host]]s for, and after, the [[Eucharist]], thus the counterpart (for the bread) of the [[chalice]] (for the wine). |
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The word is also used for a [[ciborium (architecture)|large canopy over the altar]] of a church, which was a common feature of Early Medieval [[church architecture]], now relatively rare. |
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==History== |
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The ancient Greek word referred to the cup-shaped seed vessel of the Egyptian water-lily ''[[nelumbium speciosum]]'' and came to describe a drinking cup made from that seed casing,<ref name="OED"/> or in a similar shape. These vessels were particularly common in [[ancient Egypt]] and the [[Greek East]]. The word " |
The ancient Greek word referred to the cup-shaped seed vessel of the Egyptian water-lily ''[[nelumbium speciosum]]'' and came to describe a drinking cup made from that seed casing,<ref name="OED"/> or in a similar shape. These vessels were particularly common in [[ancient Egypt]] and the [[Greek East]]. The word "ciborium" was also used in classical Latin to describe such cups,<ref>{{cite EB1911|wstitle=Ciborium|volume=6|page=352}}</ref> although the only example to have survived is in one of [[Horace's odes]] (2.7.21–22).<ref name="west">[https://books.google.com/books?id=TNsuzdmoF0cC&pg=PA53 Horace, ''Odes II: Vatis Amici''], tr. and ed. by David Alexander West (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1998), p. 53.</ref> |
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In medieval Latin, and in English, "Ciborium" more commonly refers to a covered container used in [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]], [[Anglicanism|Anglican]], [[Lutheranism|Lutheran]] and related churches to store the [[consecration|consecrated]] [[host (Holy Communion)|host]]s of the [[sacrament]] of [[Holy Communion]]. It resembles the shape of a [[Chalice (cup)|chalice]] but its bowl is more round than conical, and takes its name from its cover,{{Clarify|date=August 2009}} surmounted by a cross or other sacred design. In the [[ |
In medieval Latin, and in English, "Ciborium" more commonly refers to a covered container used in [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]], [[Anglicanism|Anglican]], [[Lutheranism|Lutheran]] and related churches to store the [[consecration|consecrated]] [[host (Holy Communion)|host]]s of the [[sacrament]] of [[Holy Communion]]. It resembles the shape of a [[Chalice (cup)|chalice]] but its bowl is more round than conical, and takes its name from its cover,{{Clarify|date=August 2009}} surmounted by a cross or other sacred design. In the [[history of the Catholic Church|early Catholic Church]], Holy Communion was not kept in churches for fear of sacrilege or desecration; the religion was still largely illegal and subject to frequent persecutions. Later, the first ciboria were kept at homes to be handy for the [[Last Rites]] where needed. In churches, a ciborium is usually kept in a [[Church tabernacle|tabernacle]] or [[aumbry]]. In some cases, it may be veiled (see photograph below) to indicate the presence of the consecrated hosts. It is typically made, or at least plated, in a [[precious metal]]. |
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Other containers for the host include the [[paten]] (a small plate) or a basin (for loaves of bread rather than wafers) used at the time of consecration and distribution at the main service of [[Holy Eucharist]]. A [[pyx]] is a small, circular container into which a few consecrated hosts can be placed. Pyxes are typically used to bring communion to the sick or housebound. |
Other containers for the host include the [[paten]] (a small plate) or a basin (for loaves of bread rather than wafers) used at the time of consecration and distribution at the main service of [[Holy Eucharist]]. A [[pyx]] is a small, circular container into which a few consecrated hosts can be placed. Pyxes are typically used to bring communion to the sick or housebound. |
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==Gallery== |
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File:2006.10 Copón.jpg|Silver [[Baroque]] Ciborium, Church of St Peter, [[Ayerbe]], 18th century |
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<!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: Image:Talleres de Arte Granda Ciborium Design 1.jpg|Early 20th century design for a ciborium by [[Felix Granda]] --> |
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<!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: Image:Talleres de Arte Granda Ciborium Design 2.jpg|Early 20th century design for a ciborium by [[Felix Granda]] --> |
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File:Manmuseumajf.JPG|A collection of ciboria from the 18th-20th centuries, [[Our Lady of Manaoag]] Museum, [[Philippines]] |
File:Manmuseumajf.JPG|A collection of ciboria from the 18th-20th centuries, [[Our Lady of Manaoag]] Museum, [[Philippines]] |
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File:Manmuseumjf.JPG|Ciboria, Our Lady of Manaoag Museum, Philippines |
File:Manmuseumjf.JPG|Ciboria, Our Lady of Manaoag Museum, Philippines |
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*[[Altar cruet]] |
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*[[Aspergillum]] |
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*[[Paten]] |
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*[[Pyx]] |
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A ciborium (plural ciboria; Medieval Latin ciborium "drinking cup", from the Ancient Greek κιβώριον kibōrion, "drinking cup"[1]) is a vessel, normally in metal. It was originally a particular shape of drinking cup in ancient Greece and Rome, but the word later came to refer to a large covered cup designed to hold hosts for, and after, the Eucharist, thus the counterpart (for the bread) of the chalice (for the wine).
The word is also used for a large canopy over the altar of a church, which was a common feature of Early Medieval church architecture, now relatively rare.
History
[edit]The ancient Greek word referred to the cup-shaped seed vessel of the Egyptian water-lily nelumbium speciosum and came to describe a drinking cup made from that seed casing,[1] or in a similar shape. These vessels were particularly common in ancient Egypt and the Greek East. The word "ciborium" was also used in classical Latin to describe such cups,[2] although the only example to have survived is in one of Horace's odes (2.7.21–22).[3]
In medieval Latin, and in English, "Ciborium" more commonly refers to a covered container used in Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran and related churches to store the consecrated hosts of the sacrament of Holy Communion. It resembles the shape of a chalice but its bowl is more round than conical, and takes its name from its cover,[clarification needed] surmounted by a cross or other sacred design. In the early Catholic Church, Holy Communion was not kept in churches for fear of sacrilege or desecration; the religion was still largely illegal and subject to frequent persecutions. Later, the first ciboria were kept at homes to be handy for the Last Rites where needed. In churches, a ciborium is usually kept in a tabernacle or aumbry. In some cases, it may be veiled (see photograph below) to indicate the presence of the consecrated hosts. It is typically made, or at least plated, in a precious metal.
Other containers for the host include the paten (a small plate) or a basin (for loaves of bread rather than wafers) used at the time of consecration and distribution at the main service of Holy Eucharist. A pyx is a small, circular container into which a few consecrated hosts can be placed. Pyxes are typically used to bring communion to the sick or housebound.
Gallery
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Ciborium covered by a veil -
A collection of ciboria from the 18th-20th centuries, Our Lady of Manaoag Museum, Philippines -
Ciboria, Our Lady of Manaoag Museum, Philippines
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b OED.
- ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 6 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 352.
- ^ Horace, Odes II: Vatis Amici, tr. and ed. by David Alexander West (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1998), p. 53.
External links
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The dictionary definition of ciborium at Wiktionary
