Ciborium Veil Embroidered with a Pelican Motif

A ciborium veil is made to reverently cover the liturgical vessel used to store the Blessed Sacrament. Rich embroidery with a distinctive composition sets this piece apart.

• Color: a light, festive palette, with gold, silver, white, and red details standing out against the light fabric.
• Size: 11.5 in (29 cm).
• Finish: decorative gold lace that emphasizes an elegant, festive, representative appearance.

Ciborium veil embroidery

The embroidery shows a pelican feeding its young. Decorative wheat surrounds the scene. Together, these elements form a clearly defined composition.

The pelican and wheat are arranged as a cohesive decorative design. The embroidery gives the covering a rich, carefully finished appearance.

Liturgical settings

The veil is intended for liturgical use in churches, chapels, religious houses, and sacristies. Its careful workmanship expresses respect for the Blessed Sacrament. It also underscores the dignity of the ciborium intended to store consecrated altar bread.

Eucharistic motifs

The pelican has held deep Christian significance for centuries. It represents Christ giving himself for humanity. Traditional symbolism says that the pelican feeds its young with its own blood.

For this reason, the pelican became an image of Christ's sacrificial love and a direct reference to the Eucharist. The motif particularly emphasizes the mystery of Christ's Body and Blood present in the Blessed Sacrament. Wheat refers to Eucharistic bread and reinforces the sacred character of the embroidery.