Catholic chalice 'Pall'

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Potteryplease, Feb 24, 2026 at 12:21 AM.

  1. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    G Lens identified this as a liturgical 'pall' to cover the chalice with wine in it during Mass, and until Communion. Looks like it's embroidered silk.

    The tag says: Jordan R. Blecha, O. Praem. August 12, 1939 Ordination

    I don't find anything about Father Blecha online.

    Any comments or context appreciated! Thanks!

    Piece is 10.5" x10.5", not counting the lace pinned to the sides. Found in Portland, Oregon.

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    Potteryplease, Feb 24, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    that's interesting !!!
     
    komokwa, Feb 24, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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  3. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    I agree with google lens.
    A commemorative gift for his ordination.
    O. Praem
     
    bluumz, Feb 24, 2026 at 2:04 AM
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    You can find him on familysearch.org. Ralph (Jordan) Blecha. b. Athens, Wisconsin 1913. Working for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1940. d. De Pere, Wisconsin 2003. And this is from findagrave.com. No clue as to how that ended up in Oregon.

    Debora

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    Debora, Feb 24, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    maybe something a family member might wish to have back??
     
    komokwa, Feb 24, 2026 at 2:42 AM
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Beautiful knotted stitch embroidery, such pieces were usually done by nuns.
     
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    Any Jewelry, Feb 24, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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