Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pyx
noun
/pɪks/
Definition
A small container used for holding the consecrated elements of the Eucharist.
Examples
- The priest carefully placed the Eucharist into the pyx after the service.
- During the mass, the pyx was brought to the altar as a symbol of the body of Christ.
Meaning
In a religious context, particularly in Christianity, ‘pyx’ refers to a vessel or box that contains sacred items, usually host or bread, that are used during the communion service.
Synonyms
- ciborium
- reliquary
- vessel
