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Cantharus Bolivianus
Cantharus may refer to: *Cantharus (Christianity), a fountain used by Christians for making ablutions *Kantharos (also spelled cantharus), a Greek drinking cup *Kantharos (also spelled Cantharus), an ancient Athenian comic poet *Kantharos (also spelled Cantharus), a harbour in ancient Athens *Sea snails in the family Pisaniidae, including: **''Cantharus (gastropod), Cantharus'', a genus of sea snails **Gemophos auritulus, Common cantharus (''Gemophos auritulus'') **Gemophos sanguinolentus, Measle-mouth cantharus (''Gemophos sanguinolentus'') **Gemophos ringens, Ringed cantharus (''Gemophos ringens'') **Gemophos tinctus, Tinted or painted cantharus (''Gemophos tinctus'') **Hesperisternia multangula, Ribbed cantharus (''Hesperisternia multangula'') {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cantharus (Christianity)
A cantharus, also known as a phiala, is a fountain used by Christians for ablution before entering a church. These ablutions involve the washing of the hands, face, and feet. The cantharus is traditionally located in the exonarthex of the church. The water emitted by a cantharus is to be running water. The practice of ablutions before prayer and worship in Christianity symbolizes "separation from sins of the spirit and surrender to the Lord." Eusebius recorded this practice of canthari located in the courtyards of churches, for the faithful to wash themselves before entering a Christian house of worship. The practice has its origins Jewish practice of performing ablutions before entering into the presence of God (cf. ). Though canthari are not as prevalent anymore in Western Christianity, they are found in Eastern Christian and Oriental Christian churches. Gallery Famous canthari found throughout Christendom: File:Arabic fountain Monreale93.jpg, Cantharus of Monreale Cathedra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
