Looking for sentences and phrases with the word pontificals? Here are some examples.
Sentence Examples
But more strictly and accurately, rubricians limit the pontificals to those ornaments which a prelate wears in celebrating pontifically.
The pope sits upon a draped throne chair, robed in full pontificals, holding the keys in one hand, and giving the benediction with the other.
This is a study of what is found in various sacramentaries, pontificals, missals, rituals, and other collections of liturgical texts with minimal contexts provided.
Examples from Classical Literature
In his will he gave two other books, perhaps pontificals of his own compilation, to his successors.
It cannot be supposed that he was much venerated in his pontificals in his native city.
He was on that occasion mounted on horseback and arrayed in his pontificals.
June 15, 1568, the pontificals printed in Dueas and Valladolid were ordered to be seized.
When he arrived at the village of Mentana, he heard that the pontificals were close by, and he waited to give them battle.
It was a severe and sudden conclusion to a war that had begun under such excellent auspices for the pontificals.
The royal confessor, the bishop of Cuena, arrayed in his pontificals, presided over the ceremonies.
As they saw the pontificals swerve back they uttered cries of joy.
Mass was performed by the cardinal-viceroy in his pontificals.
