Chronological Development of Chalice Linens and Cleaning
In the early church it is most likely that only one linen cloth was used to serve as both altar-cloth and corporal.
In the early church it is most likely that only one linen cloth was used to serve as both altar-cloth and corporal.
Lets start with the history. The earliest known linens were made from thin yarn spun from flax fibers to make linen cloth.