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Thurifer

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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(Latin: incendere, to burn; thuribulum, incense holder; thus, incense)

A metal vessel in the shape of a vase or cup, with cover suspended by chains. It is used for burning incense at solemn offices of the Church. The cleric who carries it is called thurifer (incense-bearer).

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Entry for 'Thurifer'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​t/thurifer.html. 1910.
 
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