The monstrance was most often made of silver-gilt or other precious metal, and highly decorated. In the center of the sunburst, the monstrance normally has a small round glass the size of a …

monstrance, in the Roman Catholic Church and some other churches, a vessel in which the consecrated eucharistic host (the sacramental bread) is carried in processions and is …

The monstrance is a sacred vessel used in the Catholic Church to display the Blessed Sacrament. It holds a consecrated host, which Catholics believe is the true presence of Jesus Christ.

The priest needs the monstrance in which to house the Eucharist during Adoration. Catholics need the monstrance because it gives them something to look to that honors and displays the …

Mar 14, 2024 · A Monstrance is a sacred vessel used in the Catholic Church for the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. It is a symbol of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and is …

The monstrance is a liturgical vessel used to display the Real Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the form of the Sacred Host for its adoration and veneration outside of Mass and outside of …

The Monstrance, also known as an ostensorium (or an ostensory), is the vessel used in the Roman Catholic Church to exhibit objects of devotion, such as the Consecrated Eucharistic …

Jun 8, 2018 · monstrance in the Roman Catholic Church, an open or transparent receptacle in which the consecrated Host is exposed for veneration. Recorded from late Middle English …

Sep 21, 2025 · A monstrance (noun) is a vessel used in certain Christian denominations, particularly within the Roman Catholic Church, to display a consecrated Eucharistic host or …

The Monstrance, also known as an ostensorium (or an ostensory), is the vessel used in the Roman Catholic Church to exhibit objects of devotion, such as the Consecrated Eucharistic …