Pontifical Mass

noun

1. (sometimes lowercase) Roman Catholic Church. a High Mass celebrated by a bishop or other prelate.

Pontifical Mass

noun

1. RC Church Church of England a solemn celebration of Mass by a bishop

Example Sentences

The Pope had to do pontifical mass in the cathedral to begin with.

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At the church, when the procession finally arrived, was celebrated a Pontifical Mass.

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The bishop celebrated pontifical mass, giving dignity to this solemn act with his holy presence.

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