We don't have absolute proof that this was the missal used at that first mass, but it is certainly a well-used volume, and we had a lot of fun flipping through the pages.
The missal is covered with brown leather, and it looks like it had some kind of clasp at one time:
Front cover of the 1683 Missal MS36 ARCAT Special Collections |
The title page is beautifully illuminated with cherubs, and it looks like it got too close to a candle at some point:
Published in Paris in 1683 MS36 ARCAT Special Collections |
The next page confirms the St. Paul's origin:
This belongs to the Catholic church of York, U.C. When you're the only church in town, you don't have to mention your name! MS36 ARCAT Special Collections |
This is what they had to use before Google MS36 ARCAT Special Collections |
Instructions for the priest seem to be printed in red, and the words he says aloud are printed in black:
The Order of Mass MS36 ARCAT Special Collections |
Do you recognize this part of the mass?
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt caeli & terra gloria tua, Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Honsanna in excelsis. MS36 ARCAT Special Collections |
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Historiated initial showing the Last Supper MS36 ARCAT Special Collections |
There are also several lovely engravings decorating the pages:
Behold the Lamb of God MS36 ARCAT Special Collections |
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Now it's time for me to learn Latin so I can read this without having to use a translator!
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