sanctus

Speech parts

1. sanctus - Noun

2. Sanctus - Proper noun

Meaning

A part of the Mass, or, in Protestant churches, a part of the communion service, of which the first words in Latin are Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus [Holy, holy, holy]; -- called also Tersanctus.

An anthem composed for these words.

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Examples

Anthony R Birley Marcus Aurelius: A Biography p.197 Among his teachers Onesicrates, Antistius Capella, Titus Aius Sanctus, and Pitholaus are mentioned. Source: Internet

In a book printed in 1591, Angelo Rocca attributed the Glagolitic letters to Saint Jerome (Sanctus Hieronymus). Source: Internet

Symbolism Detail of a tower of the Passion Façade decorated with the word Sanctus Themes throughout the decoration include words from the liturgy. Source: Internet

The priest continues with one of many Eucharistic Prayer thanksgiving prefaces, which lead to the reciting of the Sanctus acclamation. Source: Internet

The torches are carried by torchbearers, who enter at the Sanctus and leave after Communion. Source: Internet

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