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humeral veil

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humeral veil
n. Roman Catholic Church
A vestment resembling a shawl worn over the shoulders by a subdeacon during High Mass and by a priest when holding the monstrance.
humeral veil
n
(Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) RC Church a silk shawl worn by a priest at High Mass, etc. Often shortened to veil
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Noun1.humeral veilhumeral veil - a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl
veil
vestment - gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy


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During Benediction, the bishop, priest, deacon, and even the Holy Father himself, uses the humeral veil to cover his hands while holding the monstrance containing Our Lord.
Extraordinary Eucharistic ministers. (News in Brief: Vatican) by Catholic Insight
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