Plural of antependium; ornamental cloths or panels hung in front of an altar in a church.
From Latin 'ante' (before) + 'pendere' (to hang). The plural form of antependium, meaning things that 'hang before' the altar.
Antependia are beautiful examples of ecclesiastical art, often embroidered with religious symbols and rich colors—they transform church altars and tell stories through textile design.
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