Purple Ciborium Veil Embroidered with a Cross and Set with a Stone

This ciborium veil provides a dignified covering for the liturgical vessel used to store the Blessed Sacrament. Its round form carries rich embroidery built around a stylized cross motif.

Ciborium Veil Color, Fabric and Diameter

• Color: purple
• Material: decorative fabric
• Diameter: 21 in (53 cm)

Cross Embroidery and Gold Finish

Ornamental gold embroidery gives the covering a formal, ceremonial appearance. A decorative stone adorns the center of the cross. It serves as an elegant decorative accent and reinforces the composition. Gold patterns woven into the textile break up the deep shade and give the whole piece a more solemn appearance.

The cut lets the material fall softly around the ciborium, creating a harmonious presentation. The lower edge has a subtle gold finish that coordinates with the embroidery and the textile pattern.

Liturgical Use

The covering is intended for liturgical use in churches, chapels, religious houses, and sacristies. This liturgical color represents penitence, conversion, prayer, and expectation. It is especially suited to Advent and Lent.

The cross recalls Christ’s saving sacrifice and remains one of the most important symbols of the Christian faith. Careful workmanship combines this profound symbolism with an elegant, richly decorated form. The result emphasizes reverence for the Blessed Sacrament and the dignity of the ciborium that holds consecrated altar bread.