What is another word for Ciborium?
Pronunciation: [sɪbˈɔːɹi͡əm] (IPA) 
Ciborium is a type of liturgical vessel used in the Catholic Church to hold the consecrated host during Mass. However, there are several synonyms for the word "ciborium" that may be useful to know for those studying religion or participating in liturgy. One such synonym is "pyx," which is another name for a small container used to hold the Eucharist. The term "monstrance" is also sometimes used to describe a ciborium, especially when it is used to display the consecrated host for veneration. Finally, the word "chalise" is sometimes used interchangeably with ciborium, although technically it refers to a different type of liturgical vessel used for holding the consecrated wine during Mass.
