Ecclesiastical Objects


The ecclesiastical objects are those with which the priests administer the sacraments of the Church. There are different objects used for administering these sacraments.

The Paten (Tsahil) - on which the Holy Body of Christ is sacrificed.

The Chalice (Tsiwa) - in which the precious blood of Christ is poured.

The Cross-Spoon (Erfe Meskel) - by which the Precious Blood of Christ is given.

The Corporals (the coverings) Mahfed) - the cloth with which the Holy Communion is covered symbolizing he shroud over Christ's Body.

The Golden Basket (Mesobe Werq) - in which the bread of the Communion is carried from the Bethlehem into the Church.

Censer (Tsina) - used for burning incense.

The Bell (Kachil) - the bell is rung at the beginning of the Liturgy, when the deacon says, Go forth, ye catechumen; when the priest says 'Lord have Mercy upon us:' when the clergy come out from the Holy of Holies to offer the Body and the Blood of Christ to the people and on other occasions of Solemn prayers and services.

All these ecclesiastical objects are used for the above-mentioned services after they are consecrated with prayer, Holy Oil and blessings.

The order of prayers and the anointing of the Holy Oil for blessing the ecclesiastical objects are found at the beginning of the Book of Liturgy.