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monstrance
noun
mon·strance
ˈmän(t)-strən(t)s 
: a vessel in which the consecrated Host is exposed for the adoration of the faithful
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The other is a late-17th century Cuzco School painting from Peru, which shows Habsburg King Charles II, sword drawn and backed by two archangels (including Michael), defending from attack a Eucharist displayed inside a spectacular jeweled monstrance.
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Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022
And inside the sunburst, called the monstrance, was the Blessed Sacrament, the consecrated eucharist bread that Roman Catholics believe to be the body of Jesus.
—New York Times, 26 June 2021
In this place of honor, the priests and deacon took turns carrying a monstrance, an ornate gilded container made to hold the consecrated holy Eucharist, which Catholics believe is the body and blood of Christ.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, chicagotribune.com, 8 June 2021
It was then placed in a golden monstrance—a sunburst-like vessel with a transparent center—in preparation for the procession.
—Tim Busch, WSJ, 14 Oct. 2021
In one of the ballrooms, the priest set up the monstrance for adoration, so people could continue to pray in Christ’s presence.
—Tim Busch, WSJ, 14 Oct. 2021
Father Michael Duffy lifted up the monstrance, while the deacon rang a bell.
—Tim Busch, WSJ, 14 Oct. 2021
In a monstrance, Catholics will adore the Body of Christ in His Eucharistic presence.
—Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 28 Sep. 2020
Another powerful work associated with Saint Sebastian is a 1484 German monstrance, a gilded silver and rock crystal reliquary believed to contain a sliver of bone from the saint’s body.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 26 Apr. 2020
Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022
And inside the sunburst, called the monstrance, was the Blessed Sacrament, the consecrated eucharist bread that Roman Catholics believe to be the body of Jesus.
—New York Times, 26 June 2021
In this place of honor, the priests and deacon took turns carrying a monstrance, an ornate gilded container made to hold the consecrated holy Eucharist, which Catholics believe is the body and blood of Christ.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, chicagotribune.com, 8 June 2021
It was then placed in a golden monstrance—a sunburst-like vessel with a transparent center—in preparation for the procession.
—Tim Busch, WSJ, 14 Oct. 2021
In one of the ballrooms, the priest set up the monstrance for adoration, so people could continue to pray in Christ’s presence.
—Tim Busch, WSJ, 14 Oct. 2021
Father Michael Duffy lifted up the monstrance, while the deacon rang a bell.
—Tim Busch, WSJ, 14 Oct. 2021
In a monstrance, Catholics will adore the Body of Christ in His Eucharistic presence.
—Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 28 Sep. 2020
Another powerful work associated with Saint Sebastian is a 1484 German monstrance, a gilded silver and rock crystal reliquary believed to contain a sliver of bone from the saint’s body.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 26 Apr. 2020
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English mustraunce, monstrans demonstration, monstrance, from Anglo-French mustrance show, sign, from Medieval Latin monstrantia, from Latin monstrare to show, from monstrum
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of monstrance was
in the 15th century
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“Monstrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monstrance. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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monstrance
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mon·strance
ˈmän(t)-strən(t)s
: a vessel in which the consecrated Host is exposed
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