Chanting of "May their holy blessings"


The Holy Synod has decided (based on the recommendations of the Ritual Committee and following amendments requested by His Holiness the Pope):

The response “May their holy blessings” etc. is to be prayed as settled in the hymns of the Church with the unification of its usage in all churches.

Published Date

10 June 1995

Chapter

19. Rituals

Keywords

Rites & Rituals, Liturgies, Hymns

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