Definition
paten
noun
- a shallow dish or plate, typically made of precious metal, used in religious ceremonies to hold bread or the Eucharist
Usage: religious/liturgical context; often used in Christian worship
Examples
- The priest placed the consecrated bread on the silver paten.
- The church's paten was crafted from gold and decorated with religious symbols.
- During the Eucharist, the paten holds the host before it is distributed to the congregation.
- The ornate paten was one of the most valuable items in the cathedral's treasury.
- She carefully polished the paten to prepare it for Sunday's service.