Pontifical Mass

n. Ecclesiastical

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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Pontifical Mass

(Ecclesiastical Terms) RC Church Church of England a solemn celebration of Mass by a bishop

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Pontifical Mass

n → Pontifikalamt nt

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