In the early Christian service, the celebration of the Mass, the faithful went to the altar to make an offering in kind. From the 12th century, a monetary contribution became common. The offering was an expression of visible devotion to God; it served to support the priests and the poor of the parish. Today, the collection of this offering is usually done by collecting the offering money at the seats of the faithful; the offering walk to the altar is the exception. – See indulgence money, annuities, poor money, confession money, charisterium, church money, bell ringer, oblation, palliative money, St. Peter’s penny, place money, procuration money.
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