Ablutions (Episcopal)
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- This article refers to the cleaning of the chalice. See disambiguation for other uses.
Ablutions in the most liturgical denominations, such as The Episcopal Church, refers to a ritual cleansing of the chalice and paten used in the Eucharist after all have taken Communion.
This process is traditionally done by a deacon, celebrant, or chalice bearer. Often this includes consuming remaining bread and wine, rinsing the chalice and paten with water, and then using a purificator to dry them.
This can be done at the Altar at a Credence or in the Sacristy. This is usually done before any postcommunion prayers.
[edit] References
- John N. Wall. A Dictionary for Episcopalians. Cambridge, MA: Cowley Publications, 2000.
