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Roman Catholic AnswerThe paten is used to hold the Host during Mass.
corporal
That is a purificator.
That is called a paten
The purificator is a small white cloth used in the Mass to purify the chalice and paten after the distribution of Holy Communion. It symbolizes the cleansing and purification of the vessels and reminds us of the purity and sanctity of the sacrament. It also serves as a practical way to prevent any particles of the consecrated bread and wine from being lost or desecrated.
it is a blessed object and used in the service of the holy mass; not particularly sacred.
it is a blessed object and used in the service of the holy mass; not particularly sacred.
paten
Here's a list of what is on the Altar for the Liturgy of the Eucharist: Altar Cloth Beeswax candles Paten {gold plate for the host (bread)} Chalice (gold cup for the wine) Coporal Purificator (cloth for wiping the chalice) Sacramentary (book of prayers and blessings for the Mass) Small crucifix Hosts in vessels Wine in a cruet Water in a cruet
Pall- cover Paten- disk shapePurificator- rectangular shape linenChalice- cupciborium- vessel for the hostscorporal- square shape linen
It's called a paten (pronounced PATT-en).
The cruets are merely containers that hold the wine and water to me used at Mass. There is no significance to them other than being containers