The panels in the central part of the narthex are an invitation to Mass. They reflect the history of the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Let's look at these now.

Melchizedek

The sacrifice of Melchizedek, which prefigured the Mass

Then Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine. A priest of God Most High, he blessed Abram ... Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything he owned. (Genesis 14:18-20)

 

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