It is tradition here in Rome that on the feast of St. Catherine, the city (or is it the state?) presents flowers and a chalice immediately before Mass, which are placed before the tomb. I was surprised that they don't actually bless and use the chalice at the Mass though - it was placed up on the high altar and left there, does anyone know what they do with it? Do they present a new one every year?
Sunday, April 30
It is tradition here in Rome that on the feast of St. Catherine, the city (or is it the state?) presents flowers and a chalice immediately before Mass, which are placed before the tomb. I was surprised that they don't actually bless and use the chalice at the Mass though - it was placed up on the high altar and left there, does anyone know what they do with it? Do they present a new one every year?
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