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Why Did the Priest Cover the Chalice with a ‘Velum’? The Meaning of the Liturgical Veil

Introduction: A Forgotten Detail Holding a Profound Mystery In the Traditional Latin Mass, every gesture, every object, and every word is filled with supernatural meaning. Among these elements, one of the most evocative—and sadly neglected today—is the liturgical veil that covered the chalice before and after the Consecration. This fine cloth, often …

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