Usually means: Reserved space for Holy Eucharist.
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  1. altar of repose: Merriam-Webster
  2. altar of repose: Infoplease Dictionary
  3. altar of repose: Dictionary.com
  4. Altar of Repose, Altar of repose: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
  5. altar of repose: Merriam-Webster
  6. altar of repose: Wiktionary

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  1. Repose, Altar of: Catholic Encyclopedia

Definitions from Wiktionary (altar of repose)

noun:  (Christianity) An altar where the communion hosts consecrated on Maundy Thursday during the Mass of the Lord's Supper are placed, or "reserved", for use on Good Friday.

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