 As Chair of of the
Environment Committee, I have been tasked with securing chrism oil vessels for our Holy
Week Chrism Mass. The vessel(s) required are to handle approximately 20 liters (about 4.5
gallons). I was considering commissioning an artist to produce the vessels but I'm short
on information related to the vessels themselves. Could you please direct me to where
specification information may be found?
 There are not any
specific guidelines for the construction of Chrism Oil vessels. I would suggest looking at
the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, found at the front of all 1975 Sacramentaries. Chapter 6, Section 3 gives guidelines for the construction of sacred vessels
and I believe the same principles should be used for these jars: The vessels should
be solid, non-absorbent, fitting for Mass and suited for their purpose. I would also
suggest that the vessels be in a form easily recognizable to the faithful and befitting
such a solemn occasion. Since they will be used during Holy Week the vessels should
be of a subdued color and style, to match the liturgical season.
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