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To: NYer
The priest placed it in water to dissolve it.

Why would the priest do this?

7 posted on 03/22/2006 6:58:34 AM PST by murphE (These are days when the Christian is expected to praise every creed but his own. --G.K. Chesterton)
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To: murphE
Why would the priest do this?

That is the proper procedure for disposing of consecrated hosts. The water is then poured down the Sacrarium.

13 posted on 03/22/2006 7:16:58 AM PST by NYer (Discover the beauty of the Eastern Catholic Churches - freepmail me for more information.)
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