Originally a Mass at which the celebrant was aided by clerics of all the different ecclesiastical orders.
Mass at which the celebrant is aided by the deacon and sub-deacon, observing the complete ritual of the Church for the Mass. Such a Mass is called Solemn, when celebrated by a priest; Pontifical, if celebrated by a bishop; Papal, when celebrated by the pope.
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Bibliography Information Entry for 'Solemn Mass'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/s/solemn-mass.html. 1910.