High Mass

High Mass

noun Roman Catholic Church.
a Mass celebrated according to the complete rite, in which the liturgy is sung by the celebrant.
Compare Low Mass.

Origin:
1100–50; Middle English, late Old English

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High Mass
 
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Compare Low Mass a solemn and elaborate sung Mass

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