Embroidered Advent Altar Linen Set

The chalice pall in this embroidered altar linen set is made of purple polyester fabric with a gold frame decorated with small stones and purple square accents, as well as an openwork gold edge. The central embroidery depicts four purple Advent candles with gold flames, green fir branches, and a flower. The white elements of the set, the corporal, purificator, and lavabo towel, are decorated with gold cross embroidery.

Materials and Finish of the Altar Linen Set

The chalice pall and corporal are made of polyester fabric (100% polyester) with a finish that helps maintain a neat appearance. The purificator and lavabo towel are sewn from white cotton fabric with a wavy finish along the lower edge.

Four Elements of the Catholic Altar Linen Set

• Chalice pall: (approx. 6.75 × 6.75 in (17 × 17 cm)) The polyester pall has a finish, embroidery of four Advent candles, fir branches, and a white flower, along with a gold frame with small stones and an openwork edge. It is used to cover the chalice during the liturgy.
• Corporal: (approx. 18.5 × 18.5 in (47 × 47 cm)) Made of white polyester with a finish and gold cross embroidery in the corners, it has edges finished with an embroidered wavy trim. It is spread on the altar beneath the chalice and paten.
• Purificator: (approx. 18.5 × 9.5 in (47 × 24 cm)) Made of white cotton fabric with gold cross embroidery in the center and an edge finished with a wavy trim, it is used to wipe the chalice and paten during Mass.
• Lavabo towel: (approx. 18.5 × 9.5 in (47 × 24 cm)) Made of white cotton fabric with gold cross embroidery and an edge finished with a wavy trim, it is used to dry the celebrant’s hands during the lavabo rite.

When to Use the Advent Altar Linen Set

The purple color and Advent candle motif indicate that this set is intended for use during Advent, the four-week period of waiting preceding Christmas. During this season, it complements the celebrant’s purple vestments and the other furnishings of the presbytery. The set is packaged in a gift box with a clear window, making it suitable as a gift for a first Mass or an anniversary of ordination.