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A flabellum (plural flabella), in Christian liturgical use, is a fan made of metal, leather, silk, parchment or feathers, intended to keep away insects from the consecrated Body and Blood of Christ and from the priest, as well as to show honour. The ceremonial use of such fans dates back to Ancient Egypt, and an example was found in the tomb of…
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| the use of a dove | instance of | It is thought the right of the cardinal patriarchs to use such honour was granted after the efforts of King John V of Portugal that obtained the titles and other honours | 0.80 | text |
| symbolizing the Holy Spirit | instance of | It is thought the right of the cardinal patriarchs to use such honour was granted after the efforts of King John V of Portugal that obtained the titles and other honours | 0.80 | text |
| above the cardinal patriarch's carriage | instance of | It is thought the right of the cardinal patriarchs to use such honour was granted after the efforts of King John V of Portugal that obtained the titles and other honours | 0.80 | text |
| in imitation of that of the popes | instance of | It is thought the right of the cardinal patriarchs to use such honour was granted after the efforts of King John V of Portugal that obtained the titles and other honours | 0.80 | text |
| Flabellum | related to Historical examples | The | 0.60 | section |
| Flabellum | related to Historical examples | Saint-Riquier | 0.60 | section |
| Flabellum | related to Historical examples | Ponthieu | 0.60 | section |
| Flabellum | related to Historical examples | Migne | 0.60 | section |
| Flabellum | related to Historical examples | CLXXIV | 0.60 | section |
| Flabellum | related to Historical examples | Cisoin | 0.60 | section |
| Flabellum | related to Historical examples | Lisle | 0.60 | section |
| Flabellum | related to Historical examples | Everard | 0.60 | section |
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