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Pontifical Mass

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A celebration of the Eucharist performed by a bishop in all Roman Catholic churches, many Anglican churches, and some Lutheran churches.

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  • The duty of assisting the bishop at Pontifical Mass, once incumbent on the archpriest of the cathedral, has devolved partly on the dean of the cathedral chapter, and partly on the auxiliary-bishop, should there be one.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

  • Blessed was performed, a solemn "Te Deum" was sung in praise of God's eternal greatness, and Pontifical Mass was celebrated, with all the splendour of ancient ritual and music of the grandest harmony.

    Essays in Rebellion Henry W. Nevinson 1900

  • Prior to the official ceremony, Pontifical Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Paul Cremona at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, which was packed for the occasion.

    timesofmalta.com 2009

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