Monstrance (noun)

A large, usually circular or lobed vessel with a clear window, used in the Roman Catholic Church to display the consecrated Host during Eucharistic adoration or Benediction.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from latin monstrantia, from monstrare 'show', from monstrum 'monster, portent, wonder'.

Examples:

1. The monstrance is a symbol of the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
2. The monstrance is typically made of gold or silver and is highly ornate.
3. The priest holds the monstrance aloft during the Benediction ceremony.
4. The monstrance is placed on the altar for all to see during the Eucharistic adoration.
5. The monstrance is a sacred object in the Catholic Church, and is treated with reverence and respect.