Purple Ciborium Veil for Advent and Lent with an Embroidered Cross

For Advent and Lent, this purple ciborium veil is used in the liturgy to cover the vessel that holds the Blessed Sacrament.

Ciborium Veil for Advent and Lent

The purple color has particular liturgical significance, symbolizing penance, conversion, prayer, and waiting. It therefore suits the character of Advent and Lent. The piece is intended for liturgical use in churches, chapels, religious houses, and sacristies.

The Cross and Purple-and-Gold Symbolism

The cross recalls Christ’s saving sacrifice and is one of the most important symbols of the Christian faith. Rich embroidery depicts a stylized cross, whose center is adorned with a decorative stone. The ornamental gold embroidery gives the veil a ceremonial character, while the stone provides an elegant decorative accent and further emphasizes the composition.

The veil is made from decorative purple fabric with rich gold ornamentation. Gold patterns are woven into the fabric’s structure, breaking up the deep purple and giving the whole piece a more solemn appearance.

Round Shape, Gold Finish, and Diameter

The round shape allows the fabric to fall softly around the ciborium, creating a harmonious setting for the liturgical vessel. The lower edge has a subtle gold finish that complements the embroidery and the fabric pattern.

Careful workmanship brings together the cross’s profound symbolism and the veil’s elegant, richly decorated form, expressing reverence for the Blessed Sacrament and underscoring the dignity of the ciborium used to store consecrated altar bread.

• Shape: round.
• Fabric: decorative purple fabric with rich gold ornamentation.
• Embroidery: rich embroidery depicting a stylized cross.
• Stone: a decorative stone at the center of the cross motif.
• Lower edge: subtle gold decorative finish matching the embroidery and fabric pattern.
• Diameter: 21 in (53 cm).
• Liturgical seasons: especially suitable for Advent and Lent.
• Use: intended for liturgical use in churches, chapels, religious houses, and sacristies.