chalices (liturgical vessels)
- Scope note
- Ecclesiastical drinking vessels for eucharistic wine having a stem, often with a central knop, and a foot; often made of precious metals and usually accompanied by a paten. Use "communion cups" when referring to similar but generally less ornate ecclesiastical drinking vessels used in the Protestant Church during or after the Reformation.
- Date of creation: 06-May-2024
Accepted term: 06-May-2024