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Monstrance typically refers to the vessel used by Roman Catholics to present or display the consecrated host, primarily in rituals known as benediction, exposition, or adoration. The vessel is considered a small temple which in fact houses the actual body of Christ. This concept accounts for the frequent extravagance of its design. Most often made of gold or some other precious metal, and decorated with intricate sculpture work or other highly detailed designs, these venerated objects are still often made by hand by local or regional artists.
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