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Liturgical Use of Kiss
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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1. As enjoined by Saint Peter and Saint Paul, early Christians terminated any reading of Scriptures with a kiss.
2. At High Mass the celebrant kisses the altar, and presents his left cheek to the deacon's, saying Pax tecum (peace be with you); the deacon conveys the salute to the sub-deacon, thence to the other clergy. This is called the Kiss of Peace.
3. The celebrant kisses the altar nine times during Mass as a symbol of respect.
4. Kissing the pope's foot is a salute of respect in solemn papal Mass, at the "veneration" of the pope by cardinals, and in a private audience.
5. A bishop kisses those he has just ordained priests.
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Entry for 'Liturgical Use of Kiss'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/l/liturgical-use-of-kiss.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Liturgical Use of Kiss'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/l/liturgical-use-of-kiss.html. 1910.
