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αρτοφόριο — meaning in English

artoforio

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English meaning

  • tabernacle noun A temporary or portable place of worship, especially the sacred tent used by the Israelites before the Temple was built.

Senses

αρτοφόριο is used for these senses in English:

  • pyx (Roman Catholicism, also, figurative) A small, usually round container used to hold the host, especially when bringing communion to the sick or others unable to attend Mass.
  • tabernacle (Roman Catholicism) A small ornamented cupboard or box used for the reserved sacrament of the Eucharist, normally located in an especially prominent place in a church.

tabernacle — full definition

  1. noun A temporary or portable place of worship, especially the sacred tent used by the Israelites before the Temple was built.
  2. noun A small ornamental cabinet in a church used to house the consecrated bread of the Eucharist.
  3. noun A place of worship, especially a large hall used for religious meetings or revivals.