Description
Last Rites kit. Viaticum is the term the Catholic church and some Anglo Catholic Anglicans uses for the Eucharist (Communion) given to a dying person. The word viaticum is a Latin word meaning "provisions for a journey."
This is a kit used by priests who made housecalls to administer last rites. It is mainly made of wood (not sure what kind), with a large crucifix adorned with a silver Christ. It includes the small silver plate, on which the Eucharist is placed, the vial which held holy water/annointing oils, the silver spoon and cloth for applying the water/oil, the Scapula which was placed around the recipient's neck, and two blessed candles in their candelabras. When closed, a picture of the Last Supper is on the front, behind glass.
