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Theca
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(θήκη, a case), or BURSE (bursa, a "purse" ), a case-cover containing the corporals, and presented to the priest at mass. It was of square form, made usually of rich stuff, and lined like a bag with fine linen or silk; on the upper side was a sacred image or cross. One of the 15th century, of canvas, remains at Hessett, painted with the Veronica (q.v.) and the Holy Lamb.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Theca'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/t/theca.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Theca'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/t/theca.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
