Meaning of legilium | Babel Free

Definitions

A folding lectern.

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Examples

“A friend once went into an ecclesiastical furnishings outlet. "I'm looking for one of those collapsible lecterns that you can fold⟳ away after the service," he said. "I think⟳ you'll find⟳ our lecterns don't collapse, sir: it will be a legilium you'll be looking for," came the reply⟳.”

“In some churches it may be possible to place⟳ it next to the lectern or legilium, so that the light⟳ of the risen Christ illuminates the reading of the Word of God.”

“Beautifully designed and equally beautifully executed, these amazing items - a super frontal and frontal altar cloth, burse, stole, veil, gospel marker, and legilium hanging - are now on show⟳ in the church for visitors and church-goers alike to wonder⟳ at and admire.”

“Sister Carol Elizabeth SSM at the legilium during the solemn eucharist”

“In view⟳ of the rapid turnover of prime ministers, would it not help⟳ the economy if they stopped commissioning personalised lecterns and were loaned a simple folding legilium instead? You can get⟳ new ones for about £250.”

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