pontificals
/ (pɒnˈtɪfɪkəlz) /
mainly RC Church the insignia and special vestments worn by a bishop, esp when celebrating High Mass
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How to use pontificals in a sentence
The royal confessor, the bishop of Cuena, arrayed in his pontificals, presided over the ceremonies.
History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain | William H. PrescottWhen he arrived at the village of Mentana, he heard that the pontificals were close by, and he waited to give them battle.
The Liberation of Italy | Countess Evelyn Martinengo-CesarescoThe Pope wore his triple-crowned tiara, and was attended by three cardinals and two bishops in full pontificals.
Historic Oddities | Sabine Baring-GouldHe was on that occasion mounted on horseback and arrayed in his pontificals.
Curiosities of Christian History | Croake JamesOn high festivals the statue is dressed up in full pontificals.
Walks in Rome | Augustus J.C. Hare
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