Определение monstrance в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
An ornamental, often precious receptacle, either open or with a transparent cover, in which the consecrated host is placed for veneration
A standing vessel located near the alter within a Christian church by which the Host is shown or exposed to the multitude The word "monstrosity" may have originated from these sometimes large and highly elaborate vessels built in ancient times See ALTAR and CRYSTAL MICROPHONE
A display holder for the Bread that has become the Body of Christ during the Eucharist
proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
A sacred vessel , used in the service of " Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament"
(English) a vessel, often made of gold or silver, in which the host, consecrated during a Catholic mass, is displayed
a special container in the shape of a cross with a circular, clear glass (or crystal) receptacle in its center A monstrance is designed to hold a consecrated Host that is exposed for adoration The monstrance is designed to "de-monstrate" the real presence of Christ
[ 'män(t)-str&n(t)s ] (noun.) 15th century. From post-classical Latin monstrantia, from classical Latin monstrans, present participle of monstrare ‘show’.