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Item No: mcai760251
Additional Title: Gradual
Script: Rotunda
Language: Latin
Folio Number: front
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Initial S
Notes: This initial begins the Introit for the Votive Mass for the Holy Spirit, "Spiritus domini repleuit orbem terrarum ..." (The spirit of the Lord filled the whole world). Votive masses were sometimes performed in addition to the High Mass on certain days. In keeping with the celebration, the illuminator included a dove representing the Holy Spirit descending from clouds.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1616655
Country: Country:Italy

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1499
Image Dimensions Width: 404 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E M 76:25

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