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A paten, or diskos, is a small plate, usually made of silver or gold, used to hold Eucharistic bread which is to be consecrated. It is generally used during the service itself, while the reserved hosts are stored in the Tabernacle in a ciborium.

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a metal disk or plate. One of precious metals for holding the bread in a Eucharistic service.

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