Solemn Mass at Rome in the Ninth Century (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the making of the ninth‑century Roman Mass and how ritual, participation, and authority shaped a central Christian service.

This book offers a careful look at how the solemn mass was celebrated in Rome during the ninth century. It traces definitions, the flow of the service, and the shifting roles of clergy and laity, showing how early practices evolved into a more complex ceremonial.

Grounded in liturgical authorities and medieval sources, the study explains how readings, the people’s prayers, the consecration, and the distribution of the Eucharist developed over time. It also covers private masses, the spread of parish practice, and the move toward later medieval forms.

• Definitions and background for terms used in the mass


• How readings and prayers invited active participation


• Details of the consecration, fraction, and distribution rituals


• Historical context for the shift from collective to more private liturgical practices

Ideal for readers of church history and liturgy who want to understand the roots of Roman practice in the ninth century.

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