Paten
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A paten or diskos is a small plate used for the celebration of the Eucharist. It is generally used during the liturgy itself, while the reserved sacraments are stored in the tabernacle in a ciborium.
Paten, 13th century, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Ensemble for the celebration of the Eucharist
Derrynaflan Paten, part of an 8th- or 9th-century communion set found in County Tipperary, Ireland
Traditional gold chalice and paten inscribed with IHS.
Gilded silver diskos (16th century, Pskov).
Ciborium (container)
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A ciborium is a vessel, normally in metal. It was originally a particular shape of drinking cup in ancient Greece and Rome, but the word later came to refer to a large covered cup designed to hold hos
Paten
…of the Eucharist (as in a mass). It is generally used during the liturgy itself, while the reserved sacraments are stored in the tabernacle in a ciborium. In many Western liturgical denominations, the paten is typically either a simple saucer-like plate or a low bowl. A smaller style paten will often…
Silver-gilt ciborium
Silver Baroque Ciborium, Church of St Peter, Ayerbe, 18th century
Ciborium covered by a veil