Ciborium Veil Cut-Out and Embroidered with a Franciscan Motif

This ciborium veil provides a dignified covering for a liturgical vessel. Its Franciscan embroidery features a cross and the crossed hands of Christ and Saint Francis.

• Color: white with brown and gold accents
• Material: fabric
• Size: 17.75 in (45 cm)
• Edge finish: decorative gold finish

Upper Cut-Out for the Lid Finial

The cut-out in the upper part allows the fabric to rest neatly over a ciborium with a projecting lid finial. The finial remains visible, so the veil fits the vessel while leaving its upper element exposed.

The fabric gives this elegant piece a classic liturgical appearance. The embroidery harmonizes with the delicate finish along the edge.

Franciscan Embroidery on the Ciborium Veil

The motif gives the piece a deeply spiritual character rooted in Franciscan tradition. The crossed hands beside the cross are one of the most recognizable Franciscan signs. One hand represents Christ, and the other represents Saint Francis of Assisi. Visible stigmata recall the saint’s special likeness to the Crucified One. The motif expresses a spirituality based on humility, poverty, love of Christ, and imitation of His sacrifice.

Careful workmanship reinforces reverence for the Blessed Sacrament and the dignity of the ciborium used to store consecrated altar bread. Its Franciscan symbolism makes it especially suitable for Franciscan churches and chapels, religious communities, and celebrations associated with Saint Francis and Franciscan spirituality.