high masses

A form of high mass — A Roman Catholic or Anglo-Catholic Mass celebrated in full ceremonial form, in which the celebrant is generally assisted by a deacon and, in the Tridentine form, a subdeacon, and accompanied by acolytes, a thurifer, and a choir.

Meanings

high masses1

noun
  1. pluralplural of high mass

High Masses2

noun
  1. pluralplural of High Mass
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