Embroidered Altar Linen Set with Red Velvet Chalice Pall

This altar linen set combines a red velvet chalice pall with white pieces decorated with gold cross embroidery. The pall features a raised IHS monogram surrounded by rays in the center, while its entire surface is filled with gold ornamental scrollwork. The edge of the pall is finished with gold fringe lace trim. On the corporal, gold embroidery of a diagonal cross repeats at the corners; the purificator and lavabo towel feature a simple embroidered cross in the center.

Materials of the altar linen set

The pall is made of red velvet with internal stiffening and a stain-resistant finish, making it easier to keep clean and maintain its attractive appearance. The corporal is sewn from 100% PE polyester fabric. The purificator and lavabo towel are made of cotton. The edges of the corporal, purificator, and lavabo towel are finished with a white scalloped cutout edge.

Four Pieces in the Catholic Altar Linen Set

• Chalice pall: approximately 6.75 × 6.75 in (17 × 17 cm), made of red velvet with stiffening, raised IHS embroidery with rays, and gold ornamental scrollwork. Its edge has gold fringe lace trim, and it has a stain-resistant finish. It is used to cover the chalice during the liturgy.
• Corporal: approximately 18.5 × 18.5 in (47 × 47 cm), sewn from 100% PE polyester fabric, with gold diagonal-cross embroidery in the corners and a white scalloped cutout edge. It is spread on the altar beneath the chalice and paten.
• Purificator: approximately 18.5 × 9.5 in (47 × 24 cm), made of cotton with an embroidered gold cross in the center and a white scalloped cutout edge. It is used to wipe the chalice and paten during the liturgy.
• Lavabo towel: approximately 18.5 × 9.5 in (47 × 24 cm), made of cotton with an embroidered gold cross in the center and a white scalloped cutout edge. It is used to dry the celebrant’s hands during the lavabo rite.

When to Use the Red Altar Linen Set

The red liturgical color is used on Passion Sunday, Good Friday, the Solemnity of Pentecost, and the feasts and solemnities of the Apostles, Evangelists, and martyrs. The red altar linen set coordinates harmoniously with red vestments and gold and gold-plated chalices. The complete set is packaged in an elegant gift box with a clear window, making it well suited as a gift for a priest, parish, or religious community.