votive Mass

nounRoman Catholic Church.

a Mass that does not correspond with the office of the day but is said, as for a special intention, at the choice of the celebrant.

Origin of votive Mass

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First recorded in 1730–40

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How to use votive Mass in a sentence

Much better would it be, in such a case, to say the Mass of the day occurring, or some other votive Mass.
The Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, March 1865 | Various
Today was an ordinary Feria; a votive Mass would not be forbidden by the rubics.
The Eyes Have It | Gordon Randall Garrett

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