What Is an Altar Cloth? Names, Rules, and the 5 Sacred Linens Explained
An altar cloth is the textile covering of the altar: the white fair linen, the decorated frontal, and the chalice linens...
Liturgical Linens & Textiles
Guide to altar cloths, corporals, purificators, and other sacred linens
What Is a Chalice Pall? Meaning, Sizes, and Use at Mass
A chalice pall is the stiffened square of linen that covers the chalice at Mass — but what is it made of, what size shou...
What Is a Corporal and How Is It Used? A Simple Guide
Learn what a corporal is, why it's used at Mass, how to fold it properly, and how to care for this important liturgical...
How to Wash Liturgical Linens: Corporals, Purificators, and Altar Cloths
Liturgical linens need special care. Here's the proper way to wash corporals, purificators, palls, and altar cloths with...
How to Wash Liturgical Linens: A Complete Care Guide
The complete guide to washing liturgical linens — corporals, purificators, palls, altar cloths, and more.
