Stored inside the hollow compartment of the Crucifix are two candles for use during sick call visits, saying mass with the sick, or anointing. Keep one at home so that you have what you need if a loved one becomes ill and your priest visits to administer the Sacraments or give as a traditional and time honored wedding gift. Once a popular wedding present, it was traditionally hung over the bed of a married couple, ready for use when a spouse was in need of an anointing. Also included is an empty Holy Water bottle that can be filled and stored in the inner compartment. , Walnut Celtic Sick Call - 11 Inch A special gift of Irish heritage and faith. Gift boxed. It reminded the couple of their commitment to be true to each other "in sickness and in health." This lovely and traditional sick call set features an ornate Celtic Crucifix with pewter Celtic overlay, green enameled accents, and a bronze tone Corpus. Sick Call CrucifixOrnate Celtic designPewter Celtic detailing, green enamel accent, bronze tone CorpusIncludes 2 candles and Holy Water bottleFor the Anointing of the Sick The purpose of the sick-call crucifix is to facilitate the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, and to make the bedside a sacred space for the sacrament. Holy Water is not included. Also makes a wonderful gift for a priest or seminarian, who can bring it with him on home visits to the sick.
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