privileged altar

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. an altar at which a plenary indulgence for a departed soul may be granted upon celebration of a Mass.

Word History and Origins

Origin of privileged altar¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Mass said at any altar for a deceased person who had been rightly enrolled in and wore the Miraculous Medal enjoys the spiritual advantage of a Mass said at a privileged altar.

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