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pontificals
/ pɒnˈtɪfɪkəlz /
plural noun
- RC Church the insignia and special vestments worn by a bishop, esp when celebrating High Mass
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The royal confessor, the bishop of Cuena, arrayed in his pontificals, presided over the ceremonies.
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When he arrived at the village of Mentana, he heard that the Pontificals were close by, and he waited to give them battle.
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The Pope wore his triple-crowned tiara, and was attended by three cardinals and two bishops in full pontificals.
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He was on that occasion mounted on horseback and arrayed in his pontificals.
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On high festivals the statue is dressed up in full pontificals.
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