Liturgical and Sacramental Definitions - Censer (Thurible)

 

Censer  


 
  

A container (vessel) in which incense resins may be burned to produce sweet-smelling smoke. Originally, censers were open bowls in stationary positions. Today, they are usually covered containers suspended by a chain.  Historically, censers were referred to as a thurible. 

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