Examples of monstrance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 The choir is poised to sing, the priest lifts the monstrance, and the procession starts. — Sarah Schutte, National Review, 22 June 2019 Outside, a canopy is lifted over the priest and monstrance. — Sarah Schutte, National Review, 22 June 2019 See More

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