Liturgical Combs

Combs, usually made of ivory or wood that were rectangular in with teeth on both sides and often decorated with Christian motifs. In preparation for celebrating Mass, priests would ritually…

Combs, usually made of ivory or wood that were rectangular in with teeth on both sides and often decorated with ChristianChristian Name originally given to disciples of Jesus by outsiders and gradually adopted by the Early Church to designate all members of the church. motifs. In preparation for celebrating MassMass (Also called the Eucharist, Holy Communion or Lord's Supper). The chief sacramental service of the Church, incorporating praise, intercession and readings from scripture. The central action is the consecration of the bread and wine by the priest, recalling the words and actions of Christ at the Last Supper and commemorating the sacrifice which he offered for the sins of mankind on the cross. In the medieval Church the Mass was celebrated daily; it was also offered for the souls of the dead, priests would ritually purify their body and soul. They would wash their body and comb their hair. Traditionally given to bishops at their consecration and thus their personal property are commonly found in bishopBishop Bishops exercised pastoral care over a diocese and authority to confirm and ordain’s graves