Sacred Vessel Care

Sacred Vessels are the receptacles and utensils used in liturgical celebrations. These include Chalices, Patens, Ciboria, Tabernacles, Monstrances, Reliquaries, Mass Kits, Pyxes, Communion items and Sick Call Sets. The Sacred Vessels of the Church are to be treated with special care and reverence.

Do not wait for damage to occur. Take preventative measures to protect your Sacred Vessels, both old and new by handling and caring for them in a safe and proper manner. Thus retaining there original luster as long as possible.

CARING FOR SACRED VESSELS

• Don't use abrasive chemicals or cloths.
• Don't leave liquid, especially wine sitting in metal ware for extended periods of time. It can discolor and even rust your vessels if the gold plating isn't thick enough or has a flaw in the coating.
• Wash in warm water only if necessary. The intricate detail and joints on Chalices and Ciboria can be very hard to dry. Instead, fill the basin with warm water and rub with a cloth.
• Keep your Chalice in a Chalice case to prevent damage.
• If you have sterling or silver plated items, keep them in tarnish preventing bags to reduce the need for polishing.

If you need to have a Sacred Vessel replated, repaired or restored, we can help! Please contact us for details via Email: info@dicarlo.co or Phone: 1-800-208-9452