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GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL<br />

330. As regards chalices and o<strong>the</strong>r vessels<br />

that are intended to serve receptacles<br />

for <strong>the</strong> Blood <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lord, <strong>the</strong>y are to<br />

have bowls <strong>of</strong> non-absorbent material.<br />

The base, on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r hand, may be<br />

made <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r solid and worthy<br />

materials.<br />

331. For <strong>the</strong> consecration <strong>of</strong> hosts, a large<br />

paten may appropriately be used; on it<br />

is placed <strong>the</strong> bread for <strong>the</strong> priest and <strong>the</strong><br />

deacon as well as for <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r ministers<br />

and for <strong>the</strong> faithful.<br />

332. As to <strong>the</strong> form <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sacred vessels, <strong>the</strong><br />

artist may fashion <strong>the</strong>m in a manner that<br />

is more in keeping with <strong>the</strong> customs <strong>of</strong><br />

each region, provided each vessel is<br />

suited to <strong>the</strong> intended liturgical use and<br />

is clearly distinguishable from those<br />

intended for everyday use.<br />

333. For <strong>the</strong> blessing <strong>of</strong> sacred vessels, <strong>the</strong><br />

rites prescribed in <strong>the</strong> liturgical books<br />

are to be followed. 136<br />

136 Cf. The Roman Pontifical: Order <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Dedication <strong>of</strong><br />

a Church and an Altar, editio typica, 1984, Chapter 7,<br />

Order for <strong>the</strong> Blessing <strong>of</strong> a Chalice and a Paten; The<br />

Roman Ritual, Book <strong>of</strong> Blessings, editio typica, 1984,<br />

Order for <strong>the</strong> Blessing <strong>of</strong> Articles for Liturgical Use,<br />

no.1068-1084.<br />

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