high mass
11High Mass — Rom. Cath. Ch. a Mass celebrated according to the complete rite, in which the liturgy is sung by the celebrant. Cf. Low Mass. [1100 50; ME, late OE] * * * …
12High Mass — noun a) A Roman Catholic Mass celebrated in full ceremonial form, in which the celebrant is assisted by a deacon and a subdeacon and accompanied by acolytes, a thurifer, and a choir. b) A Missa Cantata or sung Mass …
13high mass — noun Usage: often capitalized H&M Date: 12th century a mass marked by the singing of prescribed parts by the celebrant and the choir or congregation …
14High Mass — noun a Roman Catholic or Anglo Catholic mass with full ceremonial, including music and incense …
15high mass — /haɪ ˈmæs/ (say huy mas) noun Roman Catholic Church → solemn mass …
16High Mass — main religious service in the Catholic Church (includes prayers, music, incense, etc.) …
17High Mass — noun (C, U) a very formal church ceremony in the Roman Catholic Church …
18High Mass — Высокая месса …
19Pontifical High Mass — In the context of the Tridentine Mass of the Roman Catholic Church, a Pontifical High Mass, also called Solemn Pontifical Mass, is a Solemn or High Mass celebrated by a bishop using certain prescribed ceremonies. The term is also used among Anglo …
20Solemn High Mass — a Mass sung with the assistance of a deacon and subdeacon. * * * Solemn High Mass or Solemn Mass, = High Mass. (Cf. ↑High Mass) …