{"product_id":"marian-blue-chalice-veil-ave-maria","title":"Marian Blue Chalice Veil with Ave Maria Monogram in Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Marian blue satin chalice veil embroidered in gold with the crowned Ave Maria monogram, lilies and fleur-de-lis at the corners, finished with bullion fringe on all four sides. It is offered in three square sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe centre carries the interlaced A and M of the Ave Maria monogram, with a crown above it and a arc of stars over that, set in a spray of lilies. The lily is the old sign of purity carried by Gabriel at the Annunciation; the fleur-de-lis at each corner is the same flower in heraldic form. A scrolling gold vine runs round the border, and gold bullion fringe finishes every edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCloth and finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clear Marian blue satin, saturated rather than pale, so the gold reads as gold against it instead of drifting towards yellow. The square hangs straight and takes candlelight softly. Embroidery is worked on the face, with the monogram set to fall to the front when the veil is laid over the chalice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree squares: 18 in, 20 in and 24 in on each side. A standard parish chalice is usually served well by the 20 in; the 18 in suits smaller and travel chalices, and the 24 in a taller chalice or a deeper drape. The size guide on this page carries the full table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen it is worn\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue is not one of the four colours of the Roman calendar. A Marian blue veil is nonetheless widely used for the feasts of Our Lady, by long custom and in some places by indult, and blue is the Sarum colour for Advent in Anglican and Episcopal use. Practice differs between traditions and dioceses, so follow your own ordinary where it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chalice veil only. The chalice and paten in the photographs are there to show the veil in use and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/altar-hangings-and-paraments\"\u003ealtar hangings and paraments\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marian-feast-vestments\"\u003eMarian feast vestments\u003c\/a\u003e, and write to us if you would like a burse cut to match.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Clergy Couture","offers":[{"title":"18 in","offer_id":49394217124075,"sku":"TCC-VEI-BLU-AVE-002-18","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 in","offer_id":49394217156843,"sku":"TCC-VEI-BLU-AVE-002-20","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 in","offer_id":49394217189611,"sku":"TCC-VEI-BLU-AVE-002-24","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/8375\/8571\/files\/Marian_Blue_Chalice_Veil_Ave_Maria_Monogram_Gold_Embroidered_Satin_Altar_Cloth_Catholic_Mass_2_3b15db49-cbb2-4fdb-841d-ed70c8c2d5d4.jpg?v=1789157844","url":"https:\/\/theclergycouture.com\/products\/marian-blue-chalice-veil-ave-maria","provider":"The Clergy Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}