liturgischavituellen

Liturgischavituellen, also known as liturgical avituals, are a set of vestments and accessories used by clergy in the Roman Catholic Church during liturgical celebrations. The term "avitual" is derived from the Latin word "avitualis," which means "belonging to the altar." These items are worn by priests and deacons to signify their role and the liturgical function they are performing.

The primary liturgical avitual is the alb, a long white garment that is worn by priests during Mass. The alb is typically worn over the cassock, another white garment that is part of the priest's daily attire. The alb is often adorned with a stole, a long piece of cloth that is draped over the shoulders and chest, and a chasuble, a vestment that is worn over the alb and stole. The chasuble is usually decorated with embroidery or other decorative elements.

Other liturgical avituals include the dalmatic, a long garment that is worn by priests during the celebration of the Eucharist, and the manipular, a small cloth that is used to hold the paten during the distribution of Communion. The ciborium, a small vessel used to hold the consecrated Host, is also considered a liturgical avitual.

The use of liturgical avituals is an important aspect of Catholic liturgy, as they help to create a sense of unity and continuity among the faithful. The specific vestments and accessories used during a liturgical celebration can also indicate the type of celebration being held, such as a Mass for the dead or a Mass for a specific feast day.