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ECCLESIASTICAL CROSS [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Christian Liturgy
CONT

An adaptation of the cross known as an Ecclesiastical cross is used to distinguish different ranks in the hierarchy of the Church. The double cross, that is a cross with two crossbars is used to signify patriarchs and archbishops, while the triple cross, with three crossbars is used exclusively by the pope.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Liturgies chrétiennes
CONT

Si l’administration publique ou ses représentants assistent aux fonctions sacrées en habit officiel, ils auront un banc distinct en dehors du chœur ; aux processions, ils avanceront devant la croix du clergé séculier – c’est-à-dire entre le clergé régulier et le clergé séculier – selon la claire prescription du Cæremoniale Episcoporum.

OBS

Consultation auprès de la Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada

Spanish

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