Author Topic: Holy water vessel that sits on the altar? (Read 6527 times)

Matthew · « **on:** March 16, 2016, 10:36:09 PM »

What is the name of the small round glass bowl, usually with a cross on it, with a small round brass lid that sits next to the tabernacle? This vessel is always full of holy water.

The priest uses this to purify his hands, or to place the Blessed Sacrament in (to promote dissolution of the Host) if somehow a Sacred Particle ends up on the floor.

I can't find one online if I can't even name it.

My first guess was "sacrarium", but I think that's a special sink where blessed water (from the Lavabo dish, etc.) is dumped, where it goes directly into the ground.

Maria Regina · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2016, 10:46:44 PM »

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspergillum

Aspergillum = brush

Aspersorium = Holy Water Bucket

Memory code ...

Aspergus me, Domine ...

Matthew · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2016, 11:06:13 PM »

No, that's what I informally call the "Asperges bucket". We have one of those.

This is made of glass usually, and sits next to the tabernacle at all times.

Incredulous · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2016, 11:08:05 PM »

Ablution Cup – covered dish of water on the side of the tabernacle which is used by the priest, deacon or extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist to wash their fingers after distributing Communion.

Matthew · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2016, 11:25:59 PM »

That's it!