Wednesday, November 19
There Should Be More Abbots with Seven Mitres Each
"The Diocese of Monte Cassino includes most of the Abruzzi, and is one of the most extensive in Italy. It was formed by uniting seven ancient dioceses, a fact which is borne in mind by the interesting custom that, when the abbot sings pontifical High Mass, he uses seven different precious mitres in succession. As ordinary the abbot is directly subject to the Holy See, and the choir monks take rank as the chapter of the diocese, of which the abbatial basilica of Monte Cassino is the cathedral. The conferring of sacred orders, blessing of Holy Oils, and administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation are the only pontifical functions which the abbot does not exercise. The vicar-general is usually one of the community."
--from the 1908 Catholic Encyclopedia, naturally.
Multiple-mitre-tip to reader Sam.
--from the 1908 Catholic Encyclopedia, naturally.
Multiple-mitre-tip to reader Sam.
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