The Dedication of an Altar When It Is Done Without the Dedication of the Church

Book Title: Pontificale Romanum Clementis VIII. pont. max. iussu restitutum atque editum

Author: Catholic Church

Image Title: The Dedication of an Altar When It Is Done Without the Dedication of the Church

Description: This engraving is the eighth of nine illustrating the consecration of an altar, when this is not part of the ceremony for the dedication of a church. With his right hand, the bishop makes the sign of the cross with chrism on the front of the altar.

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