Humeral Veil

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf liturgical vestment
gptkbp:canBe clasps or ribbons
gptkbp:color varies according to liturgical season
gptkbp:covers hands
shoulders
gptkbp:decoratedWith ornamental embroidery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Humeral Veil
gptkbp:length about 2.75 meters
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Middle_Ages
gptkbp:purpose to handle sacred vessels without direct contact
gptkbp:relatedTo cope
stole
gptkbp:symbolizes reverence for the Eucharist
gptkbp:usedDuring processions
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Anglicanism
gptkb:Lutheran_Church
gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:width about 90 centimeters
gptkbp:wornBy gptkb:priest
Deacon
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Solemn_Mass
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5