medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
John B. Wickstrom wrote:
>
> Could anyone tell me whether the Tridentine formula opening the Ordinary
> of the Mass dates back to medieval times? Perhaps how early?
>
> In nomine patris, et filii, et spiritui sancti. Amen.
>
> Introibo ad altare dei ad deum qui laetificat juventutem meam. etc.
>
Well, it's in the Sarum Use, which is as medieval as they come!
But "Introibo ad altare dei ad deum qui laetificat juventutem meam." is part
of the Vesting and Prayers before Mass, whereas there were several different
Introits in use.
John Briggs
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