Sanctus bell

noun

a bell rung during the celebration of Mass to call attention to the more solemn parts.

Sanctus bell

RC Church a bell rung as the opening words of the Sanctus are pronounced and also at other important points during Mass

First recorded in 1470–80

The sanctus bell differed from the sacring bell, which was a hand-bell rung inside the church at the elevation of the Host.

The Sanctus Bell still hangs over the eastern gable of the nave.

There are many instances where the Sanctus Bell, or its remains, still exist in the tower or bell chamber.

Now when Mark was ringing the Sanctus-bell, it was with a sense of his place in the scheme of worship.

At the side is a small cote for the sanctus bell, exactly as at Barnstaple, in Devonshire.

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