A bugia (Latin: scotula, palmatorium, French: bougeoir) or hand-candlestick is a liturgical candlestick held beside a Latin Catholic bishop or other prelate. == Description == The bugia is a low, portable candlestick with a long handle, held next to clergy to illuminate books being sung or read from.
A bugia (Latin: scotula, palmatorium, French: bougeoir) or hand-candlestick is a liturgical candlestick held beside a Latin Catholic bishop or other prelate. == Description == The bugia is a low, portable candlestick with a long handle, held next to clergy to illuminate books being sung or read from.
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