Humeral Veil (Noun)
Meaning
A vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- During the High Mass, the priest wrapped the humeral veil around his shoulders before holding the monstrance.
- The priest placed the humeral veil on his left shoulder to create a symbolic separation from his garments.
- In front of the altar, the priest delicately wrapped the silk humeral veil over his shoulder.
- Following ancient Catholic traditions, the priest secured the humeral veil with a small pin near the base of his neck.
- The humeral veil that the priest donned was made from intricately embroidered silk in golden thread.