presbyterium

There is no doubt that these pieces, two of which are of silver, are true coins, and not merely a species of medals, like those which were distributed as "presbyterium" at the coronation of the popes since the time of Valentine (827).

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913

The Roman Deacons were, however, only vested with the planeta until they entered the presbyterium, except for certain times, days and occasions which had a penitential character; for on these they ministered without dalmatic in a dark planeta.

Use, History and Development of the "Planeta Plicata" or Folded Chasuble 2009

This qualifies the priests self-understanding, both in relationship to his bishop and his local church, and to his brother priests in the presbyterium.

Archive 2007-06-01 2007

This qualifies the priests self-understanding, both in relationship to his bishop and his local church, and to his brother priests in the presbyterium.

Forming the Priesthood 2007

Constantine the Great, according to the "Liber Pontificalis", erected in St Peter's, in front of the presbyterium, six marble columns adorned with vine-traceries.

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

They seem to have served for no special object, and therefore were probably intended to add dignity to the presbyterium.

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

In the old Roman presbyterium there were deacons, in charge of the ecclesiastical temporalities in the various regions of Rome; priests, at the head of the principal churches of the city, called tituli; and

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913

In a later age the name "chancel" came to be applied to the presbyterium itself.

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

Regularly, no layman may sit within the presbyterium, or sanctuary, nor may he read any part of the Liturgy, much less pray publicly, or serve the priest at the altar, or, above all, offer the Sacrifice.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913

There are four chapels on either side, besides that at the end and those that open into the choir, the transept, and the presbyterium.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 15: Tournely-Zwirner 1840-1916 1913