by Anonymous on October 15th, 2006

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What is the sign in a church that the Blessed Sacrament is reserved there?

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by Ankhorite on March 24th, 2007
In Roman Catholic tradition, a candle in red glass (to give a red light) on the altar is what's used to indicate that there are consecrated Hosts present -- you may want to check this, but that should give you enough to go on for a Google search or asking a priest.

Any priest will be happy to answer you.
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- I agree with Ankorite. When I used to be an altar girl in the Anglican Church there was a light to show that there was consecrated bread and the blessed wine was usually covered with a cloth.
  
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  by trouble54 on March 24th, 2007
- Thanks for adding the Anglican info, Trouble54. Bobby A, Anglicans are also known as Episcopalians (in the U.S.)
  
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  by Ankhorite on March 24th, 2007
- This is correct Ankhorite, the lit in red glass indicates the host is present.
  
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  by mysticdeliria on March 26th, 2007
- Thanks for the confirmation, Deliria. :)
  
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  by Ankhorite on March 26th, 2007
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by MERichter on November 17th, 2006
I've never heard of an actual "sign" being presented inside a church to announce the Blessed Sacrament is reserved there. An easy way to find out is to go inside the church and see if there is a sanctuary, usually at the front of the church where the whole body of the church can see it. The actual container in which the Blessed Sacrament, or Eucharist, is held in reserve, is called a tabernacle and it sits within the sanctuary in view of all the faithful. The tabernacle is colorful and ornate, it is made of solid strong material and is kept secured.
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