churchvessels
nounUK /ˈtʃɜːtʃ ˈvɛsəlz/
US /ˈtʃɝːtʃ ˈvɛsəlz/
Church vessels are special bowls, cups, and plates used in church services.
The priest carefully washed the church vessels after the service.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The ships and boats used by a church group for travel or missions.
The church vessels carried supplies to the island mission.
3. People seen as containers of faith, as described in religious writings.
The old hymn calls the believers church vessels of grace.
4. Containers used to hold holy water or oil in a church.
The church vessels for holy water stood near the door.