{"product_id":"ciborium-veil-with-embroidered-pelican-feeding-its-young","title":"Ciborium Veil with Embroidered Pelican Feeding Its Young","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ciborium veil features an embroidered pelican, a Christian symbol of Christ’s self-giving love and the Eucharist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCiborium Veil for Liturgical Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the liturgy, it provides a dignified covering for the sacred vessel that holds the Blessed Sacrament. Its intended settings include churches and chapels, as well as religious houses and sacristies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePelican and Wheat Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidered scene:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pelican feeding its young appears amid decorative wheat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePelican symbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pelican carries deep Christian meaning and, for centuries, has represented Christ’s self-offering for humanity. Traditional Christian imagery portrays the bird nourishing its young with its own blood; this is why it came to signify Christ’s sacrificial love and point directly to the Eucharist. In this way, the image draws particular attention to the mystery of Christ’s Body and Blood present in the Blessed Sacrament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheat symbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wheat points to Eucharistic bread and adds a sacred dimension to the embroidery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold, silver, white, and red appear in the embroidery, which stands out against the light fabric. The light, ceremonial palette contributes to the veil’s solemn appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSize, Fabric and Gold Lace\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elegant veil is richly embroidered on light fabric. Decorative gold lace completes the finish and highlights its formal, representative appearance. Its size is 11.5 in (29 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade with care, it expresses reverence toward the Blessed Sacrament and honors the dignity of the ciborium that holds consecrated altar bread. The clarity of the pelican image makes its connection with Christ’s sacrificial love and the Eucharistic mystery especially direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidery:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pelican nourishes its young; decorative wheat surrounds the figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eucharistic and Christological.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold, silver, white, and red on a light palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e decorative gold lace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5 in (29 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaces of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e churches and chapels, religious houses, and sacristies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiturgical purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dignified covering for the ciborium that holds the Blessed Sacrament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HAFTINA ATELIER","offers":[{"title":"11.5\" (29 cm)","offer_id":57554851004794,"sku":"KWE\/112\/K\/05\/99 29cm.","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/1827\/7871\/files\/kwe_112_k_05_99_29cm-ciborium-veil-embroidered-1.jpg?v=1794476446","url":"https:\/\/haftinaatelier.com\/products\/ciborium-veil-with-embroidered-pelican-feeding-its-young","provider":"HAFTINA ATELIER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}