I've had suggestions of buying a proper "antependium" which is pulled taut over a frame, and looks something like the second picture, below.
But I was also thinking of draping some orphreys such as the third picture, which is my other parish. Comments?
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I would say, either leave it as it is--there is an elegance about it in it's simplicity. Other wise, I would go with option #1.
I have seen so many awful liturgies at altars with orphries.
Fr Fox,
I plead ignorance. I have googled it but I'm still not clear. WHAT is an ORPHREY???
Jackie:
See those ornate bands of cloth on the altar in the third picture?
Those are orphreys
Fr. Fox,
Thanks - really - because my guess, based on the word drape - were those gold 'thingys' on the old altar. Clearly not close!
Thannks again.
I'd go with the orphreys. I like a classic, simple look. I would also think it would be easier to clean if an accident happened and easier to switch around for the seasons.
Father, I vote for the antepndium--
hands down
Get rid of the altar girls.
Greg in Arlington Diocese
The antependium in the second picture is really nice. I think I would choose that!
"get rid of the altar girls"... should they be executed, banished, forced to wear a burka?
Women served Jesus all through the Gospels. Why should they now be forbidden to do so?
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