1. sanctus - Noun
2. Sanctus - Proper noun
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.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAnthony 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