ETYM Late Lat. monstrantia, from Latin monstrare to show: cf. Old Fren. monstrance. Related to Monster.
A vessel in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration.
Vessel used to expose the Eucharist.
Ecclesiastical, vessel for exposing eucharist.
In the Roman Catholic Church, a vessel used from the 13th century to hold the Host (bread consecrated in the Eucharist) when exposed at benediction or in processions. + prikaži više