Lenten veils

Large curtains hung in front of the altar during Lent to hide it from the view of the congregation; often with simple designs stenciled or embroidered in red, black, or blue.

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Lenten veils
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024