Veiling of Crucifixes and Images during Passiontide.
Catholisknowtheanswer on Apr 5, 2014. This old custom of veiling religious images is a way of focusing on the penitential aspect of this liturgical season. It reminds us in a visual way that our faith in all its glory is made possible only through the work of Christ in his suffering and death on the cross. When we cover or remove these holy and sacred images that we are so accustomed to, we are starkly confronted and reminded in a poignant way of all that Christ has won for us.
Temporarily veiling the crosses and religious images in the penitential color of Lent is a beautiful custom that helps us to reflect on the deeper theological meaning of the liturgical season.
CRUCIFIXES & IMAGES VEILED: Passion Sunday (5th Sunday of Lent)
CRUCIFIXES REVEALED: Good Friday (to emphasize Jesus’ death on the Cross on that day)
IMAGES & STATUES REVEALED: Easter Vigil (the early evening of Holy Saturday)
WHY: In covering the religious images during the height of Lent, all attention is centered on the Passion and death of Christ. This is why the only images NOT to be covered are the Stations of the Cross.
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