Host container with screw closure

Host container with screw closure

• Liturgical container made of aluminum with a matte finish.
• Screw-on metal cap that ensures both security and airtightness.
• Decorated with the IHS monogram accompanied by symbols of the Passion.
• Outer height: 4 cm (1.57 in).
• Inner height: 3.5 cm (1.38 in).
• Outer diameter: 8.5 cm (3.35 in).
• Inner diameter: 7.9 cm (3.11 in).

Types of host containers

The host containers vary according to their liturgical use. It is common to distinguish containers for storing and transporting hosts as follows:

• Pyx: a small container designed to carry the Blessed Sacrament to the sick or to those unable to attend Mass.
• Reserve host containers: larger containers used to store unconsecrated hosts in a dignified place before consecration.

Although these containers may be used interchangeably today, it is recommended to distinguish between containers for consecrated and unconsecrated hosts to avoid liturgical confusion.

Buying host containers

When buying a host container, consider the following factors:

• Capacity: pyxes are smaller, while reserve containers can hold a larger number of hosts.
• Host diameter: a host measuring 8 cm (3.15 in) requires a larger container than one measuring 4 cm (1.57 in).
• Frequency of celebrations: a parish with many Masses will need a different container than a small chapel or Catholic religious community.

This host container, with its compact design, secure closure, and discreet symbolism, is especially useful for ordinary liturgical settings, pastoral visits, or as an auxiliary container in sacristies.