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A chalice (from Latin ''calix'', cup, borrowed from Greek ''kalyx'', shell, husk) is a goblet intended to hold drink. In general religious terms, it is intended for quaffing during a Ceremony . RELIGIOUS USE Christian of a female figure holding a chalice at an early Christian Agape Feast . Catacomb of Saints Marcellinus And Peter , Via Labicana , Rome]] of the Ipatevskii Monastery in Kostroma ]] In Roman Catholicism , Eastern Orthodoxy , Anglicanism , Lutheranism and some other Christian Denominations , a chalice is a standing cup used to hold Sacramental Wine during the Eucharist (also called the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion ). Chalices are often made of precious metal, and they are sometimes richly Enamelled and Jewelled . The Ancient Roman ''calix'' was a drinking vessel consisting of a bowl fixed atop a stand, and was in common use at banquets. Chalices have been used since the Early Church . Because of Jesus' command to his Disciples to "Do this in remembrance of me." (), and Paul's account of the Eucharistic rite in , the celebration of the Eucharist became central to Christian Liturgy . Naturally, the vessels used in this important act of worship were highly decorated and treated with great respect. A number of early examples of chalices have a large bowl and two handles. Over time, the size of the bowl diminished and the base became larger for better stability. Over time, official church regulations dictated the construction, blessing, and treatment of chalices. Some religious traditions still require that the chalice, at least on the inside of the cup, be made of Gold . Modern chalices may be made of clay, wood, glass, or other materials. In Western Christianity , chalices will often have a Pommel where the stem meets the cup to make the Elevation easier. In Roman Catholicism, prior to Vatican II , chalices tended to be tulip-shapped, and the cups were quite narrow, since normally only the Priest s would receive the Blood Of Christ during Mass . Under the '' Novus Ordo '' all communicants will normally receive from the chalice, so the cup of modern chalices tend to be larger. Roman Catholic priests will often receive chalices from members of their families when first Ordained . In the Eastern Orthodox Church , chalices will often have Icon s enamelled or engraved on them, as well as a cross. In Orthodoxy, all communicants receive both the Body Of Christ and the Blood Of Christ . To accomplish this, the Lamb ( Host ) is placed in the chalice, and then the faithful receive Communion on a Spoon . For this reason, Orthodox chalices tend to have larger, rounded cups. In the Russian Orthodox Church , the faithful will often kiss the "foot" (base) of the chalice after receiving Holy Communion. In other traditions, they will kiss the cup. Although Orthodox Monk s are not permitted to hold personal possessions, the Canons permit a Hieromonk (monk who has been ordained to the priesthood) to keep a chalice and other vessels necessary to celebrate the Divine Liturgy . In the early and medieval church, when a Deacon was Ordained , he would be handed a chalice during the service as a sign of his ministry. Early written accounts of the ordination of Deaconess es also reflect this practice. In the West the deacon carries the chalice to the Altar at the Offertory ; in the East, the priest carries the chalice. Only wine and watter are permitted to be placed in the chalice. It is considered to be one of the most sacred vessels in Christian liturgical worship, and it is often blessed before use. After being blessed, it may only be touched by an ordained member of the clergy. The Holy Chalice See Also: Holy Chalice In Christian Tradition the ' Holy Chalice is the vessel which Jesus used at the Last Supper to serve the wine. New Testament texts make no mention of the cup except within the context of the Last Supper and give no significance whatever to the object itself. Herbert Thurston in the '' Catholic Encyclopedia '' 1908 concluded that "No reliable tradition has been preserved to us regarding the vessel used by Christ at the Last Supper. In the sixth and seventh centuries pilgrims to Jerusalem were led to believe that the actual chalice was still venerated in the church of the Holy Sepulchre, having within it the sponge which was presented to Our Saviour on Calvary." Several surviving standing cups of precious materials are identified in local traditions as the Chalice. Holy Grail See Also: Holy Grail An entirely different and pervasive tradition concerns the cup of the ''Last Supper''. In this highly muddled though better-known version, the vessel is known as Holy Grail . In this legend, the cup was used to collect and store the blood of Christ at the Crucifixion. This conflicts with the notion that Peter might have used the cup of the '' Last Supper '' to celebrate the Mass . '' The Da Vinci Code '', a modern fiction by Dan Brown , suggested that a chalice represents the womb of a woman, and that the term "Holy Grail" (''san gral'') means the "holy blood" rather than a drinking vessel. |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Treasure_of_Gourdon" class="copylinks">Treasure Of Gourdon , 6th century AD |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Tassilo_Chalice" class="copylinks">Tassilo Chalice , c 780 (reproduction) |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Ardagh_Chalice" class="copylinks">Ardagh Chalice , 9th century |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Palais_du_Tau" class="copylinks">Palais Du Tau , treasure of the Cathedral Of Reims , 12th century |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Porvoo_Cathedral" class="copylinks">Porvoo Cathedral ), c 1250 |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Trondheim" class="copylinks">Trondheim , Norway |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Baroque" class="copylinks">Baroque chalice with a paten |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Lumijoki" class="copylinks">Lumijoki , Finland , 1751 |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Marienkirche" class="copylinks">Marienkirche Dortmund Chalice, Münster , 1894 |
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