Church and Temple Artifacts / Areas / Clothing

British Sign Language (BSL) signs for objects you might find in a church/temple, clothing worn by religious leaders, and the areas of a church/temple such as you might see annotated on a floor plan.

Paten

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Paten. Small plate, used to hold the bread or wafers during services of Holy Communion/Eucharist.

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Processional Cross

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Processional Cross. A cross or crucifix, mounted on a long pole and held aloft, leading Christian processions in some churches.

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Pulpit

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Pulpit. A small, raised, enclosed space in a church, from which sermons are customarily preached.

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Purificator

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Purificator. A purificator is the small piece of linen used for wiping and drying the chalice during communion/the Eucharist.

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Pyx

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Pyx. Small box used for home communions, to carry consecrated Holy Communion/Eucharist bread or wafer.

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Relic

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Relic. Belongings or physical remains of a saint, or remains of something (such as a piece of wood claimed to be from the cross on which Jesus was crucified), that are revered and are housed in a reliquary.

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