Canon of the Mass


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(R. C. Ch.) that part of the mass, following the Sanctus, which never changes.
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See also: canon, Mass

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Agatha, who is mentioned in the canon of the mass, is also invoked against earthquakes and breast diseases.
Saint Agatha, patron saint of nurses, to be honored tomorrow
Pope John XXIII added the name of Joseph to the Canon of the Mass.
Saint Joseph protector of Christ, the Church and the People
Catholic Insight has previously defended the translation in the canon of the Mass of the Latin phrase "pro multis" to "for all.
"Pro-multis"

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