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A chalice (from Latin 'calix', cup) is a goblet intended to hold drink. In general religious terms, it is a goblet intended for drinking some beverage during a ceremony. more...
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In Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, Lutheranism and some other Christian denominatons, a chalice is a wine cup used during the Eucharist, also called the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion. Chalices are often made of precious metal, and they are sometimes richly jewelled. They have been used since ancient times. In Roman Catholicism, priests will often receive chalices from members of their families when first ordained.
The symbol of Unitarian Universalism is a flaming chalice.
The Holy Grail is sometimes thought to have been a chalice.
Poisoned Chalice
The term \"poisoned chalice\" is applied to a thing or situation which appears to be good when it is received or experienced by someone, but then becomes or is found to be bad.
Da Vinci Code
In the book 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown it is suggested that a chalice is infact a word for a woman. It says that the word chalice represents the womb of a woman.
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