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Bis-Cantare

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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means the chanting or celebrating of two masses in the same day by the same priest. This was forbidden by the canon law, except on Christmas day and some other occasions. The bishop was able to grant a dispensation to do so.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bis-Cantare'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bis-cantare.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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