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The Fascinating World of Aspergillums: Exploring Sacred Water Dispensers in Christianity and Other Faiths

Discover the fascinating world of the aspergillum, a liturgical implement used in Christian rituals to sprinkle holy water, and its different forms and uses across various denominations. Learn about the history and significance of the holy water dispenser, an invention credited to Hero of Alexandria, and its role in aiding religious practices. This article also explores the pyx and paten, two other important items used in Catholic, Old Catholic, and Anglican Churches.

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