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The paten is a shallow dish or plate about 6 inches in diameter and is used to hold the bread (host) for the consecration and later where the body of Christ is placed until the priest consumes it at communion.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoA paten is a small saucerlike disk of the same material as the Chalice. The paten holds the bread to be consecrated. There is also a version of the paten, which is larger and has a handle. It is not used as frequently as it used to be, but that one is held under a person's chin when they receive Holy Communion to catch the Host, should there be a mishap.
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Roman Catholic AnswerThe paten is used to hold the Host during Mass.
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