The tent-like veil covering the church tabernacle is called conopaeum .
`` The term `` '' tabernacle '' '' arose for this item as a reference to the Old Testament tabernacle which was the locus of God 's presence among the Jewish people � hence , it was formerly required ( and is still generally customary ) that the tabernacle be covered with a tent-like veil or curtains across its door when the Eucharist is present within . ''
Church tabernacle