censer
Swinging smoke vessel
A censer is a container in which incense is burned, typically during religious ceremonies.
The vessel is often suspended from chains and swung to distribute fragrant smoke: The priest swung the censer as the procession moved down the aisle.
Censers appear across many traditions—Catholic, Orthodox, Buddhist, and others.
Aromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
- smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
scent · aromatic · perfumed · wafting · billowing · copal · benzoin · resin
Sacred ritual table
- processionFormal moving line
- MassCatholic worship service
- liturgyFormal worship structure
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
blessing · benediction · consecration · offertory · sacrament · vestments · clergy · priest
frankincense
Aromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
- smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
fragrance · scent · aromatic · perfumed · wafting · billowing · copal · benzoin · resin · oud
altar
Sacred ritual table
- processionFormal moving line
- MassCatholic worship service
- liturgyFormal worship structure
ceremony · blessing · benediction · consecration · offertory · sacrament · vestments · clergy · priest · acolyte
container
Thing for storing items
- bowlConcave food container
- lidRemovable container cover
- perforationsSeries of small holes
chain · swinging · hanging · bronze · brass · silver · gold · copper · filigree · openwork
Christian
Adherent of the gospel
- CatholicPapal church adherent
- BuddhistFollower of Gautama's teachings
- HinduFollower of ancient Indian religion
Shinto · puja · temple · shrine · mosque · synagogue · aarti · joss · ancestral · offering