Translations for thurible in the English»French Dictionary

thurible [Brit ˈθjʊərɪb(ə)l, Am ˈθʊrəb(ə)l] N

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The thurible is tied to the rope with elaborate knots. en.wikipedia.org

After he is finished, he hands the thurible to the deacon and the deacon censes him. en.wikipedia.org

The thurible is then swung back and forth on its chains, spreading the fragrant smoke. en.wikipedia.org

After this exorcism, the woman would throw the content of the thurible into a bucket filled with water, and then count the pieces of wood which did not burn. en.wikipedia.org

A common design for a thurible is a metal container, about the size and shape of a coffee-pot, suspended on chains. en.wikipedia.org

In his right hand he holds a crosier decorated with flowers, and a thurible in his left. en.wikipedia.org

If you stand in the transept, the heavy thurible hurtles down towards you like a steam train, with little streamers of fire and smoke. www.telegraph.co.uk

A new silver thurible was put into service in 1554. en.wikipedia.org

The celebrant places incense into the thurible, blesses it and then proceeds to cense the altar, accompanied by the other ministers. en.wikipedia.org

He then takes the thurible and incenses the coffin. en.wikipedia.org

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