Oxford Dictionary of Popes, by J N D Kelly & Michael Walsh Rosary Beads Eikon St Cosmas and St

Eikon St Cosmas and St Damien

The lavabo towel is used by the priest to dry his hands after washing them

Purificator

Saint Alexandra the Martyr and the Empress

The corporal is a square white cloth upon which the chalice and paten are placed when the Eucharist is celebrated

Oxford Dictionary of Popes, by J N D Kelly & Michael Walsh Rosary Beads Eikon St Cosmas and StChronologically ordered entries on every officially recognized pope in history, from St Peter to Pope Benedict XVI. Spans almost 2,000 years of history, from the first pope right up to the present day. Provides information on each Pope's family, social background, pre papal career as well as details on activites in office. Covers all the irregularly elected "antipopes". Recommended further reading for many entries. Includes an appendix on Pope Joan,