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Faith Q&A › Catechism › 13. The Holy Utensils

What other utensils are used?

The answer

a. A small box for incense, usually made of silver or carved wood.

b. The ewer and basin that are used for washing the hands of the priest during liturgical

services.

c. The basket of the oblation is a small basket in which the holy bread is placed, one

of which the priest chooses as the “Lamb” to become the Body of Christ.

d. Musical instruments: Coptic hymns, first and foremost, rely on the one natural

instrument: the human voice. However, we use some primitive instruments such as the triangle and cymbals.

Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty

Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Catechism of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Volume 1, Books 1–3. First English Edition, 2023. Published by St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, Sporting, Alexandria, and Queen St. Mary & Prince Tadros Coptic Orthodox Church, South Brunswick, NJ. Copyright © 2023. Translation and Editing: Youth of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Arabian Gulf, and Egypt.