aumbry

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Definition of aumbry in English English dictionary

{i} ambry, storehouse, pantry; jug, vessel (in a church)

A box or cupboard in the wall of a church building or in a sacristy where the Reserved Sacrament is kept

Recess to hold sacred vessels

A recess to hold sacred vessels, often found in castle chapels

A recess or cupboard on the east wall of the sanctuary near the altar that is used to store the reserved sacrament and sometimes the chrism, according to the practice of the parish

Recess to hold sacred vessels; typically in a chapel

Same as Ambry

A receptacle to hold the Reserved Sacrament, that is affixed to a wall, or sits on a shelf apart from an altar (see Tabernacle) An aumbry may also be used as a place where chrism and oil are kept; this aumbry is separate from the one used for the Sacrament, and is not identified by the burning of a Sanctuary Lamp As you review this glossary of terms used by the Episcopal Church, please make note of any additions, corrections, or deletions, and notify: sam sumner@juno com Please tell us where you saw this glossary All changes / corrections will be made as soon as possible Thanks for your assistance! -A- -B- -C- -D- -E- -F- -G- -H- -I- -J- -K- -L- -M- -N- -O- -P- -Q- -R- -S- -T- -U- -V- -W- -X- -Y- -Z-

A wall safe in a church in which the Reserved Sacrament is contained

A small cupboard in the chancel area of a church or in a sacristy where the reserved sacrament is kept Also spelled "ambry "

a stone cupboard, usually set in the north wall of the chancel, for mass vessels, books and other sacred objects

A cupboard or recess used to keep sacred vessels

Hyphenation

aum·bry