Lenten veil
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lenten-veil-179-17142484
title:
Lenten veil
text:
The Lenten veil, known as Fastentuch in German or velum quadragesimale in Latin is a depiction of the Passion of Christ on a large veil which covers up the chancel of the church during Lent. The Christian tradition of the Lenten veil is observed by Catholics and Lutherans. While the medieval tradition was fading away, it has made an unexpected come back in Germany since the Misereor charity revamped it in 1976, as a tool to fight against world hunger, connecting prayer and almsgiving in the spir
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description:
Liturgical cloth covering the chancel during Lent
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenten_veil
date created:
2024-03-24T07:58:19Z
date modified:
2024-09-05T02:10:51Z
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