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unusual facts about Gloria in Excelsis



Ranking of liturgical days in the Roman Rite

The rank indicates some particular points about the manner of celebrating the day: for instance, the Mass of a Solemnity will include recitation of Gloria in Excelsis and Creed, that of what is now called in a specific technical sense a Feast will have Gloria but not Creed.


see also

The Elizabethan Madrigal Singers

William Mathias - Member and wrote 'Gloria in Excelsis Deo’ for Mads in 1954.