Why do we cover statues and images with a veil during Lent
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The last two weeks of Lent are a time of immediate preparation for the celebration of the Sacred Triduum.
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Veiling Sacred Art During Passiontide in Lent — Vox Clara Family
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Why do we cover statues and images with a veil during Lent
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We Are All Veiled in the Paschal Mystery at Passiontide
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San Xavier Chapel Painting, Art, Catholic
Parish of the Holy Savior
Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Catherine of Alexandria
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Why Do We Cover Statues During Lent?
Lenten shrouds - Wikipedia
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Lenten veil - Wikipedia
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Veiling Images in Lent — Locus Iste
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Why do we cover Crucifixes and other images during the final week
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Why do we Veil the Crucifix and Statues on Passion Sunday