Definition
ostensories
noun
- Plural of ostensory; ornamental vessels or stands used in Christian churches to display the consecrated Eucharist for veneration.
Usage: religious; also called a monstrance
Examples
- The cathedral's collection includes several ornate ostensories from the Renaissance period.
- During Benediction, the priest placed the consecrated host in one of the church's golden ostensories.
- The museum displayed antique ostensories alongside other liturgical vessels.
- Many ostensories feature intricate metalwork and precious stones.
- The chapel's ostensories are brought out only for special religious ceremonies.