ALTAR STONE

• A solid piece of natural stone, consecrated by a bishop, large enough to hold the Sacred Host and chalice

    Altar Stone

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    A solid piece of natural stone, consecrated by a bishop, large enough to hold the Sacred Host and chalice. It is inserted into or placed on the surface of a structure which answers the purpose of an altar, when the whole altar is not consecrated. Sometimes the whole table (mensa) takes the place of the smaller altar-stone. It is called a portable altar.

    A.J. SCHULTE

    Transcribed by Michael C. Tinkler