Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0
Specification 4.3 · Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: Sacred ObjectsA hunger cloth is a religious cloth associated with Lent, often decorated with images. In the Middle Ages, hunger cloths were used to cover the altar during Lent and displayed biblical stories. They connected the worshipping community’s preparation for Easter with the events and teachings of the Bible.