Small white linen rectangle used like a napkin during the distribution of Holy Communion.

A small linen napkin used to wipe the Sacred Vessels after Holy Communion.

A linen cloth used for cleansing the chalice during the ablutions or for wiping the chalice during the administration of communion. See " ablutions." yx A container for the reserved host; especially a small round metal receptacle used to carry the Eucharist to the sick. See " Eucharist" and " host."

One who, or that which, purifies; a purifier.