"altar of repose" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: altars of repose [plural]
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  1. (Christianity) An altar where the communion hosts consecrated on Maundy Thursday during the Mass of the Lord's Supper are placed, or "reserved", for use on Good Friday. Wikipedia link: altar of repose Categories (topical): Christianity
    Sense id: en-altar_of_repose-en-noun-LzTRCPGD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity

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