This short Manual of the Altar Sodalitium is a guide for those who wish to know at least a little about the liturgy of the Church of England. In it are pointed out the main elements that make up the altar fellowship, as the title says. It is not, of course, a treatise on liturgy, nor does it exhaust all the possibilities of using these sacred elements used by the Church of England.
The glossary also gives the reader a good idea of the main terms so that people can become familiar with the names consecrated by the tradition. Much of what Anglicans use is shared with other Christian traditions. The Handbook also shows one way of being Anglican through the prayers provided.
It is up to the reader to choose how they learn about the forms of worshipping the Lord that suits them best. Happy reading!
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This tablecloth is the exact width of the Altarpiece, hanging over the edges. The Altar cloth is usually embroidered in the shape of a cross. The Altar should never be left uncovered, a plastic or ordinary cloth should be placed over the linen between the religious services.
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The Veil of the Chalice
It is used to cover the chalice before Communion. This veil is made in a square shape, large enough to cover the chalice when the paten is over it. The veil must touch the altar with all four sides
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The Pouch
The pouch is used to contain the corporal and veil after Communion. The bag should match the veil and be square.
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The Pall
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It is the square covering of the chalice, made of durable material and lined with linen. It is always 2 cm smaller than the pouch.
The Threads of the Altar
❖ The Corporal
It symbolises the linen cloths which wrapped the body of Our Lord in the tomb. The corporal is folded with the right side inwards, in nine folds, forming a square. It is carried in the pouch with the veil and kept in it until it is washed. The instructions for the use of the corporal are intended to instil reverence, for folded in this way, it is possible to gather any particle of the Blessed Sacrament that happens to fall on it. The corporal is to be carefully washed and the water used is to be thrown on the ground. The corporal should be 46 cm or 54 cm tall.
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❖ The Cleanser
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This is the fine linen napkin used to clean the chalice. The purifier is used only once and then washed, and the water is then thrown on the earth. It is folded into nine squares with the right side out. When the chalice is prepared, the purifier should be folded lengthwise over it, under the paten, its folds falling over the sides of the chalice, not in front of it. The cleanser should be 28 cm or 33 cm tall.
