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The kalatalo, or wooden knocker, is used in the church during Great Lent and especially on Holy Friday. It is used instead of a bell to call people to church, during processions and consecration. During Lent, tradition dictates that no bells be rung.
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Title:
The kalatalo
Creator:
Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Parish of Sydney, NS (All items: Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Parish of Sydney, NS)
Description:
The kalatalo, or wooden knocker, is used in the church during Great Lent and especially on Holy Friday. It is used instead of a bell to call people to church, during processions and consecration. During Lent, tradition dictates that no bells be rung.
Location:
46.158263,-60.180918; Canada; Cape Breton; North America; Sydney
Source:
Diversity Cape Breton
Source Identifier:
diversity:100; local: CKP_4786
Type:
PhysicalObject; wooden knocker
Format:
image/tif
Collection:
diversity_mnohaya-iita-exhibit
Attribution
Citation:
"The kalatalo", Diversity Cape Breton, Diversity Cape Breton, https://diversitycapebreton.ca//items/diversity_100.html
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