<Dl> <Dd> In the early liturgies, there was often a veil that separated the sanctuary from the rest of the church (again, based upon the biblical description of the Tabernacle). In the Byzantine liturgy this veil developed into the iconostasis, but a veil or curtain is still used behind the Royal Doors (the main doors leading into the sanctuary), and is opened and closed at specific times during the liturgy . In the West, it developed into the Rood Veil, and later the Rood Screen, and finally the chancel rail, the low sanctuary railing in those churches that still have this . In some of the Eastern Churches (for instance, the Syrian liturgy) the use of a veil across the entire sanctuary has been retained . </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> In the early liturgies, there was often a veil that separated the sanctuary from the rest of the church (again, based upon the biblical description of the Tabernacle). In the Byzantine liturgy this veil developed into the iconostasis, but a veil or curtain is still used behind the Royal Doors (the main doors leading into the sanctuary), and is opened and closed at specific times during the liturgy . In the West, it developed into the Rood Veil, and later the Rood Screen, and finally the chancel rail, the low sanctuary railing in those churches that still have this . In some of the Eastern Churches (for instance, the Syrian liturgy) the use of a veil across the entire sanctuary has been retained . </Dd> <Ul> <Li> Lenten veiling </Li> </Ul> <Dl> <Dd> Some churches veil their crosses during Passiontide with a fine semi-transparent mesh . The color of the veil may be black, red, purple, or white, depending upon the liturgical day and practice of the church . In traditional churches, there will sometimes be curtains placed to either side of the altar . </Dd> </Dl>

Where did the tradition of wearing a wedding veil come from