With the adoption of Christianity, the fan becomes the belonging of the Christian Church and at first defended the holy communion from flies. Already in the 9th century, he entered the inventory inventory of almost every church. Papa Boniface IV (1215) had ten fans of different sizes and from different materials. Big faners — dight became a symbol of the heavenly world and happiness and in this capacity are still entering the props of processions: they are carried next to the papal chair.
