Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pontigny, Abbey of Second daughter of Cîteaux, was situated on the banks of the Serain, present Diocese of Sens, Department of Yonne. Hildebert (or Ansius), a canon of Auxerre, petitioned St. Stephen of C teaux to found a monastery in a place he had selected for this purpose. St. Stephen in 1114 sent twelve monks … Continue reading “Pontigny, Abbey of”

Pontifix (2) is hence also the title in the Roman Catholic Church of the archbishop or bishop of a diocese. The pope himself is styled the sovereign pontifex, or pontiff (q.v.). (J. H. W.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Pontifices, Fratres Name given to several societies formed in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries to erect bridges. They resembled guilds, or possibly even Third Orders, but did not constitute religious congregations, as frequently supposed. Knights, clergy, and artisans made up the membership, and some women were admitted. Hospices were conducted by the … Continue reading “Pontifices, Fratres”

PONTIFICATE Is used for the state or dignity of a pontiff, or high priest; but more particularly, in modern writers, for the reign of a pope. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Pontificate means the state or dignity of a pontiff, or high-priest; but is more particularly applied in modern times to the reign of a pope. Fuente: … Continue reading “Pontificate”

pontificals (Latin: pontificalia, things pertaining to a bishop ) Marks of dignity used by cardinals and bishops at Mass and other offices of the Church when celebrating with full pontifical solemnity; also, at Mass only, by abbots in their monasteries and by some privileged prothonotaries Apostolic, and canons. The pontificals common to all are eight … Continue reading “pontificals”

Pontificalia (PONTIFICALS). The collective name given for convenience sake to those insignia of the episcopal order which of right are worn by bishops alone. In its broader sense the term may be taken to include all the items of attire proper to bishops, even those belonging to their civil or choir dress, for example the … Continue reading “Pontificalia”

Pontificale Romanum A liturgical book divided into three parts, containing the instructions and prayers for episcopal functions, outside of Holy Mass, for the sacramental ceremonies, consecrations, personal, local, and real blessings, and for acts of jurisdiction. Such ceremonies of bishops developed in the 10-11th century, from the Sacramentaries and Ordines Romani. Such collections were known … Continue reading “Pontificale Romanum”

Pontificale (Pontificale Romanum). A liturgical book which contains the rites for the performance of episcopal functions (e.g. conferring of confirmation and Holy orders), with the exception of Mass and Divine Office. It is practically an episcopal ritual, containing formularies and rubrics which existed in the old Sacramentaries and “Ordines Romani”, and were gradually collected together … Continue reading “Pontificale”

Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood An international organization which interests Catholic children in the temporal and spiritual salvation of children of pagan parents in all parts of the world; founded by Abbe Forbin-Janson in Paris, 1833, after having spent some time of his enforced exile from France in visiting the then new missions in … Continue reading “Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood”

Pontifical Mass The solemn Mass celebrated by a bishop with the prescribed episcopal ceremonies; the full ceremonial is carried out when the bishop celebrates at the throne of his own cathedral, or with permission in another diocese. It is also the solemn Mass celebrated in Saint Peter’s by the pope. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Pontifical … Continue reading “Pontifical Mass”