ciborium 1

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Definicja

In ecclesiastical architecture, a ciborium is a canopy or covering supported by columns, freestanding in the sanctuary, that stands over and covers the altar in a basilica or other church.

  • 1. In a very large church a ciborium is an effective way of visually highlighting the altar, and emphasizing its importance.
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