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Catafalco

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Ital. a scaffold), Or Catafalque, a temporary cenotaph of carpentry, intended to represent a tomb, and with decorations of sculpture, and painting or upholstery. It is employed in funeral ceremonies in the Church of Rome, especially in Italy.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Catafalco'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/catafalco.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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