Ciborium Veil for Advent with Embroidered Candle Motif, 21 in (53 cm)

For Advent liturgy, this elegant, round ciborium veil provides a reverent covering for the ciborium used to hold the Blessed Sacrament.

Ciborium Veil in Advent Liturgy

This piece is intended for liturgical use, particularly during Advent, to cover the ciborium, the liturgical vessel used to hold the Blessed Sacrament.

Advent Candles and Purple Symbolism

The central embroidery points to Advent, the season of spiritual preparation and expectation before the Nativity of Christ. The four candles symbolize the successive Sundays of Advent, while their gradual lighting recalls the approach of Christmas and the growing light of Christ.

The veil’s purple color corresponds to Advent’s liturgical color and symbolizes expectation, prayer, recollection, and spiritual preparation. Embroidery in shades of purple, gold, and green stands out clearly against the fabric, creating a distinctly Advent composition. The design also includes green branches and a decorative botanical motif.

Round Form and Decorative Finish

The lower edge is finished with a wide decorative band featuring gold ornaments and decorative stones. This trim gives the piece a more solemn and dignified character. Its round form allows the fabric to fall softly and evenly around the ciborium, and the veil has a diameter of 21 in (53 cm).

• Shape: round
• Embroidery: Advent candles, green branches, and a decorative botanical motif
• Color: purple
• Edge finish: decorative gold finish and a wide band with stones
• Diameter: 21 in (53 cm)
• Use: liturgical use, especially during Advent

Carefully made, this veil brings together the symbolism of Advent and a solemn liturgical character, expressing reverence for the Blessed Sacrament. The Advent candle motif makes it a distinctive element of church or chapel furnishings during the season of expectation before Christmas.