Ewer & Basins, Lavabo Bowl Sets

Ewer & Basins used for washing ceremonies such as Baptismal Ceremonies and Washing of the Feet on Holy Thursday, and other Washing Ceremonies. A Lavabo Set is the Pitcher and Lavabo Bowl used for the Ceremonial Washing of the Priest's Hands during Mass at the conclusion of the Offertory or Preparation of the Gifts. Lavabo is from the Latin: I will wash. The lavabo symbolizes the need for the priest to be purified before offering the sacred mysteries in persona Christi.