medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture 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 ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html