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Pall: A stiffened square of linen (or other) white cloth that is placed over the chalice to keep objects from falling into the wine. The term may refer also to the cloth covering the casket or urn during the Burial of the Dead.
Paschal Candle:
From the Hebrew Pesach ("Passover"). A very large, normally
white candle in a tall holder symbolizing the resurrection of Jesus
Christ. There are various rules about when, where, and how to
display this important candle.
Paten: From Greek patane ("shallow vessel"). The paten is the plate used to contain the consecrated bread during a
Holy Communion.
Processional Cross: Large cross carried by the crucifer at the lead of the procession into and out of the church during a
formal church service.
Psalter: A collection of the Psalms, a body of liturgical poetry, designed for vocal, congregational use, whether by singing or reading. The Psalter is in the BCP (pp. 581 ff.).
Purificator: From Latin purus (pure) and facare (to make). A purificator is a small piece of white linen used at ablutions to clean the chalice, or during
Holy Communion to wipe the chalice rim.
Pyx: A small container used for transporting the Host. Most commonly used by a priest or LEM when taking
Holy Communion to a sick person or shut-in. Also called a pyxis.
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