“Like a branch that grows because of its connection to the tree, we thrive when we stay
connected to the church.”
Church articles comprise the various important elements, each with its own significance, in
worship like the holy chalice, ciborium, incense pot, mass kits, and traditional
lamp/nilavilakku, to name a few. What makes it a crucial part of their life? Let’s get into the
reasons why these church articles are vital for every Christian:
The sacred vessels used in liturgical celebrations are the receptacles and utensils used to
hold the consecrated Body and Blood of Christ. In the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic
Church, such vessels are Chalices (golden or silver), Patens (pewter or wood), Ciboria
(wooden boxes), Pyxes (silver or gold boxes), and Monstrances (frontal vessels). The chalice
functioned as a vessel holding consecrated wine during the Christian tradition of
communion, during which it was believed that the Eucharist and wine became the body
and blood of Christ. In ecclesiastical life, the priest uses this chalice at mass to serve
the wine to his congregation. This chalice and paten, or plate, were made to hold the
consecrated wine and bread used during the Eucharist, also known as the Mass, considered
to be the central service of Christian worship. At La Corona Del Rosario, one of the most
popular Christian stores in Kochi, you get to choose your desired sacred vessel and church
articles at our store or while sitting in the comfort of your home.
Gold is an object with roots strongly connected to many cultures and religions,
representing both spiritual and powerful significance. In Christianity, gold was used to
symbolize the connection to the Holy Spirit in the form of reliquaries. Relics are considered
to hold more value than precious stones and carry more esteem than gold, for they possess
historical significance and hold a relic of a saint or martyr.
As kids, we were accustomed to lighting candles in the church. There lies a huge meaning
for this practice. Altar candles and altar linens, along with chalices and ciboriums, play an
important role in the liturgy. Candles banish darkness, reminding worshippers of the
greatness and magnificence of God’s Love. Altar candles vary in color, depending on their
liturgical period, and can be green, red, or purple. All these lights are a symbol of victory
over death and are often used together with candles during worship services. Not to forget
the paschal candles: the Paschal candle is the first candle to be lit during Easter Sunday
Mass, representing a light that comes into the world. This symbolizes Christ’s resurrection,
which signifies a time of life and growth when darkness has been dispelled by light. These
candles are readily available at La Corona Del Rosario, the trusted Christian store amongst
all, both online and offline.
Yet another important Christian article is the bells which come with two purposes: Church
Bell & Easter Bell. They are traditionally used to call worshippers to church for a
communal service and to announce the fixed times of daily Christian prayer. Church bells
stop ringing on Good Friday and are silent from the beginning of Holy Week until Easter
when they ring again at the end of their journey in St. Peter’s Church in Rome. Tradition
holds that they then return to their church and spread the news of Jesus’ Resurrection
from the bell tower to the bell tower. Bells in a church are rung for various ceremonial purposes
and you get to choose from gold/silver plated bells, brass bells, or the traditional wooden
Easter bell from the most visited Christian store in Kerala, La Corona Del Rosario.
Talking of bells and candles, let’s get into the details of the menorah, a word derived from the
Hebrew which translates to the lamp. The seven lamps on a menorah symbolize the
branches of human knowledge, represented by the six lamps leaning inwards towards, and
guided by, the central lamp—God. The seven-branched menorah also symbolizes the
creation in seven days, with the center light representing the Sabbath. Our executive will
guide you throughout the process of selecting church articles from our Christian store.
The above listed are a few of the many church articles displayed at our Christian store in
Kochi. Our head office is situated at Koonamavu, Ernakulam and we have a branch at
Varapuzha, Kochi. We proudly carry the tag of La Corona Del Rosario being the leading
offline & online Christian store in Kerala with more than 4,000 products to choose from
and a loyal customer base from around the globe. We are committed to delivering purest & top-notch articles and church supplies while keeping the welfare of society in mind. Hence, our
initiative to work closely with women, retired and housebound people to help us in the
process of making & selling church articles, rosaries, and vestments. Come visit our store to
learn more about the same and to choose the best church articles & supplies.
