sacred chalice

Blessed ceremonial vessel

A sacred chalice is a ceremonial cup used in religious rites, particularly the cup holding wine during Christian Communion.

The phrase emphasizes the vessel's consecrated status and spiritual significance.

Figuratively, anything described as a sacred chalice is precious and inviolable: They treated the original manuscript like a sacred chalice.

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