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Bill East wrote:
> John Briggs wrote:
>> Phyllis Jestice wrote:
>>
>>> Today (16. January) is the feast day of:
>>> Marcellus I (d. 309)
>>
>> In the Sarum Calendar, a simple feast without rulers, with simple
> Invitatory.
>
> What are "rulers" in this context? - Bill.

Feasts are divided into three main categories according to the number of
'rulers' who lead the choir at the main services: Double Feasts (four
rulers), Simple Feasts (two rulers) and Feasts without rulers.

John Briggs

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