Ciborium Veil with Franciscan Embroidery

This elegant ciborium veil is intended for liturgical use in Franciscan churches and chapels, in religious communities, and during celebrations associated with Saint Francis.

It provides a dignified covering for the ciborium used to store the Blessed Sacrament. The white fabric and Franciscan embroidery give the piece a classic liturgical appearance, while the motif lends it a deeply spiritual character rooted in Franciscan tradition.

Ciborium veil for Franciscan celebrations

The Franciscan character of the design makes it particularly suitable for those settings and for celebrations connected with Franciscan spirituality.

The cross and crossed hands

The Franciscan embroidery depicts a cross together with the crossed hands of Christ and Saint Francis of Assisi. This is one of the most recognizable Franciscan symbols: one hand represents Christ and the other Saint Francis, while the visible stigmata recall the saint’s particular likeness to the Crucified Christ. The motif emphasizes a spirituality grounded in humility, poverty, love of Christ, and imitation of His Sacrifice.

Fabric, cutout and size

A distinctive feature is the cutout in the upper section, which allows the fabric to lie neatly over a ciborium with a projecting lid finial. The veil fits the vessel while leaving this upper element visible.

The embroidery appears in shades of brown and gold, harmonizing with the delicate gold edge finish. Careful workmanship expresses reverence for the Blessed Sacrament and respects the dignity of the ciborium intended to hold consecrated altar bread.

• Fabric: white, with embroidery in brown and gold shades.
• Cutout: in the upper section, for a ciborium with a projecting lid finial.
• Edge finish: decorative gold.
• Size: 17.75 in (45 cm).
• Use: liturgical.