White Embroidered Altar Linen Set with IHS Motif

This embroidered altar linen set is made of white fabric decorated with elegant embroidery in gold, green, and white. The chalice pall features a central IHS monogram set in a light-colored circle and surrounded by a decorative vine motif with leaves, grape clusters, and delicate flowers. The entire set is finished with a gold wavy border, giving it a solemn, carefully finished appearance. The purificator and lavabo towel feature subtle gold cross embroidery and a delicate embroidered wave along the lower edge.

Materials and Finishing of the Altar Linen Set

The chalice pall and corporal are made of white polyester fabric finished with a treatment that helps maintain an attractive appearance. The embroidery on the chalice pall is made with gold, green, and white thread and features a decorative botanical motif surrounding the central IHS monogram. The purificator and lavabo towel are sewn from white cotton fabric decorated with gold cross embroidery and a subtle finish along the lower edge.

Four White Pieces in the Catholic Altar Linen Set

• Chalice pall: approx. 6.75 × 6.75 in (17 × 17 cm)
  White fabric with an embroidered IHS monogram in a central circle surrounded by a vine motif with leaves, grape clusters, and flowers. The edges are finished with a gold wavy border. It is used to cover the chalice during the liturgy.
• Corporal: approx. 18.5 × 18.5 in (47 × 47 cm)
  The white polyester fabric has a finish, and its edges are trimmed with a delicate embroidered wave. It is spread on the altar beneath the chalice and paten.
• Purificator: approx. 18.5 × 9.5 in (47 × 24 cm)
  White cotton fabric with gold cross embroidery and a decorative wave along the lower edge. It is used to wipe the chalice and paten during Mass.
• Lavabo towel: approx. 18.5 × 9.5 in (47 × 24 cm)
  White cotton fabric with gold cross embroidery and decorative finishing along the lower edge. It is used to dry the celebrant’s hands during the lavabo rite.

When Is the White Altar Linen Set Used?

White is a liturgical color symbolizing joy, purity, and glory. It is used primarily during Christmas and Easter, as well as during celebrations and feasts of the Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and angels, along with memorials of saints who were not martyrs. 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.