Pontifical vestments
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Pontifical vestments, also referred to as episcopal vestments or pontificals, are the liturgical vestments worn by bishops in the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, some Anglican, and some
Archbishop Jose S. Palma vested in a Roman-cut chasuble
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke vested in a Gothic-cut chasuble
Zucchetto, pectoral cross and episcopal ring symbolize the office of bishop.
An Eastern Catholic bishop of the Syro-Malabar Church along with other priests
Pontifical High Mass
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A Pontifical High Mass, also called Solemn Pontifical Mass, is a Solemn or High Mass celebrated by a bishop using certain prescribed ceremonies. Although in modern English the word pontifical is almos
Pontifical vestments
…should thenceforth be carried out by the instituted ministers (not members of the clergy) known as lectors and acolytes. When attending solemnly at Solemn Pontifical Mass celebrated by another bishop, when presiding at Solemn Pontifical Vespers, and when celebrating the sacraments of baptism, marriage, and confirmation…
A Pontifical Mass celebrated in the Ordinary Form.
A Pontifical High Mass celebrated in the Extraordinary Form.
Papal Solemn Mass celebrated by Pope John XXIII in St. Peter's Basilica in the early 1960s. Note the presence of several assistant priests and ministers, and the mitre and the papal tiaras placed on the altar