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Funeral Pall

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a covering for the-coffin during the procession to church, during the service in church, and until the coffin is afterwards placed in the grave. Anciently palls were either of violet or black, adorned with a cross, and sometimes richly embroidered with flowers, heraldic devices, or figures of saints.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Funeral Pall'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​f/funeral-pall.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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