Altar frontal


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He had chasubles, also, of amber-coloured silk, and blue silk and gold brocade, and yellow silk damask and cloth of gold, figured with representations of the Passion and Crucifixion of Christ, and embroidered with lions and peacocks and other emblems; dalmatics of white satin and pink silk damask, decorated with tulips and dolphins and fleurs-de-lis; altar frontals of crimson velvet and blue linen; and many corporals, chalice-veils, and sudaria.
The congregation would see gold-embroidered chasuble and altar frontal and on the altar itself, tabernacle, candlesticks, altar tablets, and ramilletes (simulated bouquets).The Immaculate Conception, the festejada image of Intramuros' December Grand Marian Procession, is on one of the altars.
The banner Lowndes designed was directly influenced by medieval and Gothic Revival altar frontals, with the top section of the Herschel banner referencing the superfrontal embroidery that hangs over the top of an altar frontal.
The impact will be deepened via the inclusion of a piece by Southport-based textile artist Lizzie Wall, who has loaned an intricate embroidered altar frontal replete with butterflies and poppies.
The altar frontal is traditionally white and gold and is used for the Christian seasons of celebration and other celebratory events.
On Sunday, the Bishop of London Richard Chartres was to preside over a Eucharist service at which the altar frontal will be used for the first time since World War II.
My hair matches the church's altar frontal and vestments very well.
The altar frontal and dorsal curtain, which feature a crucifix and two angels holding royal coats of arms, to be used on Monday were also part of the original wedding ceremony.
The youngsters have made a new altar frontal to be used during the welcome service.