Ciborium Veil with an Embroidered Marian Symbol

The ciborium veil is intended for Marian solemnities, memorials, and devotions in churches, chapels, religious houses, and sacristies.

Ciborium veil for Marian solemnities and devotions

It covers with due reverence the liturgical vessel used to store the Blessed Sacrament. The veil is especially suited to celebrations and devotions connected with the veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Crowned Marian monogram, embroidery, and lace

At solemnities and memorials of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as well as during devotions in her honor, the central motif refers to the Blessed Virgin Mary and her particular place in the tradition and spirituality of the Church.

The design presents a stylized monogram of Mary surmounted by a crown and surrounded by decorative botanical motifs. The crown symbolizes Mary’s royal dignity as Queen of Heaven and Earth, while the monogram reinforces the veil’s Marian character.

The embroidery, worked in shades of gold and light silver, harmonizes with the light fabric and its festive color palette, creating an elegant, festive whole. The veil is additionally finished with decorative gold lace, which emphasizes its sacred character and formal appearance.

Size, colors, trim, and places of use

Carefully made, the veil underscores reverence for the Blessed Sacrament and the dignity of the ciborium intended to hold consecrated altar bread.

• Fabric: light fabric.
• Embroidery: rich Marian embroidery in gold and light silver.
• Motif: a stylized monogram of Mary surmounted by a crown and surrounded by decorative botanical motifs.
• Colors: a light, festive palette with gold and silver accents.
• Trim: decorative gold lace.
• Size: 11.5 in (29 cm).
• Places of use: churches, chapels, religious houses, and sacristies.
• Liturgical purpose: covering the ciborium used to store the Blessed Sacrament.