{"product_id":"white-ciborium-veil-with-franciscan-embroidery-17-75-in-45-cm","title":"White Ciborium Veil with Franciscan Embroidery, 17.75 in (45 cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant white ciborium veil designed to cover with due reverence the liturgical vessel used to store the Blessed Sacrament. It features Franciscan embroidery: a cross and the crossed hands of Christ and St. Francis. This motif gives the piece a deeply spiritual character rooted in the Franciscan tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe symbol of crossed hands at the cross: one of the most recognizable Franciscan signs. One hand symbolizes Christ, while the other represents St. Francis of Assisi. The visible stigmata recall the saint’s special likeness to the Crucified Christ. This motif emphasizes a spirituality based on humility, poverty, love for Christ, and imitation of His Sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinctive feature of the veil is the cutout at the top: it allows the fabric to be arranged neatly over a ciborium with a projecting finial on its lid. As a result, the veil fits the vessel well while leaving its upper element visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe white fabric gives the piece a classic liturgical appearance. The embroidery in shades of brown and gold harmonizes with the delicate gold edging: along the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCiborium veil with cutout and Franciscan embroidery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery presents a cross together with the crossed hands of Christ and St. Francis. The Franciscan motif gives the veil its distinctive spiritual character and reflects the tradition associated with St. Francis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCutout, finish, size, and liturgical use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutout:\u003c\/strong\u003e for the ciborium lid finial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e a cross and the crossed hands of Christ and St. Francis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e white with brown and gold accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdging:\u003c\/strong\u003e decorative gold finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.75 in (45 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e intended for liturgical use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFranciscan symbolism and intended settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully made, the veil emphasizes reverence for the Blessed Sacrament and the dignity of the ciborium intended to store consecrated altar bread. Its Franciscan symbolism makes it particularly well suited to Franciscan churches and chapels, religious communities, and celebrations associated with St. Francis and Franciscan spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HAFTINA ATELIER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55616606110038,"sku":"KWE\/022\/C\/04 45cm BIAŁY","price":28.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/1683\/6182\/files\/kwe_022_c_04_45cm_bialy-white-ciborium-veil-1.jpg?v=1791276666","url":"https:\/\/scapha.com\/products\/white-ciborium-veil-with-franciscan-embroidery-17-75-in-45-cm","provider":"SCAPHA.COM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}