Ablution Cups

The ablution cup is used by the priest or deacon to rinse any remaining particles of the eucharist from their fingers, following Holy Communion. After distributing the Host to the faithful, they dip their fingers in the cup and then dry them with the purificator. Using the ablution cup to wash, ensures that no particles of the Holy Eucharist are accidentally profaned.

TIP: Following Mass, water from the ablution cup should be poured into the sacrarium as you would when washing other sacred vessels.