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March 17, 2021

Church Edifice, Altar Materials

The Veil or Curtain (Thirusheela) of the Holy Sanctuary

A movable curtain, a veil is provided at the entrance of the Holy Sanctuary (Madhaha). It has an embroidered Cross (signifies Risen Christ) at the centre and sometimes decorated with doves, wheat and wine stalks. The veil signifies the sky, that separates the heaven and the earth (Ex. 36: 16; Read more

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