Bible Encyclopedias
Chalice-Cover

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

s a lid or covering for a chalice. Anciently, chalices were without covers, the paten being slightly indented, so as to form a cover. At the period of the Reformation covered chalices came into use, and so continued for a considerable period.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Chalice-Cover'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/chalice-cover.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.