Altar, Privileged

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• Privileged Altar — • An altar is said to be privileged when, in addition to the ordinary fruits of the Eucharistic Sacrifice, a plenary indulgence is also granted whenever Mass is celebrated thereon Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Privileged Altar      …   Catholic encyclopedia

• ALTAR — (Heb. מִזְבֵּח, mizbe aḥ, derived from the root zbḥ (זבח), meaning to slaughter (as a sacrifice) ), originally the place where sacrificial slaughter was performed (e.g., the sacrifice of Isaac in Gen. 22). According to biblical law however,… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• privileged altar — Rom. Cath. Ch. an altar at which a plenary indulgence for a departed soul may be granted upon celebration of a Mass. [1880 85] * * * …   Universalium

• privileged altar — Rom. Cath. Ch. an altar at which a plenary indulgence for a departed soul may be granted upon celebration of a Mass. [1880 85] …   Useful english dictionary

• Rites — • The ceremonies, prayers, and functions of any religious body Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Rites     Rites     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

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