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Catholic Word of the Day: PAPAL CHOIR, 06-18-12
CatholicReference.net ^ | 06-18-12 | Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary

Posted on 06/18/2012 7:55:26 AM PDT by Salvation

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PAPAL CHOIR

Going back to ancient times, the papal choir was reorganized by Pope St. Gregory the Great. It is composed of specially chosen singers under the direction of a choirmaster who is also a composer.

All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.


TOPICS: Apologetics; Catholic; History; Theology
KEYWORDS: catholic; gregorianchant; saints
I believe one of our own FReepers has sung in this choir.
1 posted on 06/18/2012 7:55:32 AM PDT by Salvation
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2 posted on 06/18/2012 7:57:50 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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