High Mass

High Mass

n. Roman Catholic Church A Mass in which the celebrant is assisted by a deacon and a subdeacon and accompanied by acolytes, a thurifer, and a choir.

High Mass

n (Ecclesiastical Terms) a solemn and elaborate sung Mass. Compare Low Mass

high′ mass′

n. (often caps.) a mass in which the liturgy is sung, rather than spoken, by the celebrant. Compare low mass. [1100–50]

Thesaurus

Noun

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High Mass - a solemn and elaborate Mass with musicMass - (Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Churches) the celebration of the EucharistMass - a musical setting for a Mass; "they played a Mass composed by Beethoven"

Translations

messa grande