- introits
- n. opening portion of the mass (Roman Catholicism); introductory hymn sung in some churches (especially Anglican)
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introits
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Introit — The Introit (Latin: introitus , entrance ) is part of the opening of the celebration of the Roman Catholic Mass and the Lutheran Divine Service. Specifically, it refers to the antiphon that is spoken or sung at the beginning of the celebration.… … Wikipedia
Introit — • The Introit (Introitus) of the Mass is the fragment of a psalm with its antiphon sung while the celebrant and ministers enter the church and approach the altar Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Introit Introit … Catholic encyclopedia
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Antiphonary — • One of the present liturgical books intended for use in the liturgical choir, and originally characterized, by the assignment to it principally of the antiphons used in various parts of the Roman liturgy Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Introit — The Psalm which is sung while the Clergy are entering the Sanctuary for the celebration of the Holy Communion. Its literal meaning is The Entrance. Formerly the Introit was appointed for every celebration of the Holy Communion as well as… … American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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