altar of repose

noun

An altar where the communion hosts consecrated on Maundy Thursday during the Mass of the Lord's Supper are placed, or "reserved", for use on Good Friday.

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nounaltar of repose (plural altars of repose)

plural altars of repose

  1. ChristianityAn altar where the communion hosts consecrated on Maundy Thursday during the Mass of the Lord's Supper are placed, or "reserved", for use on Good Friday.
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