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Saturday, February 1st, 2025
the Third Week after Epiphany
the Third Week after Epiphany
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Pax
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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(Latin: peace)
(1) In the salutation of Our Lord to His Apostles, Pax vobis (peace be to you); part of the salutation of the Apostles in the beginning of their letters to the faithful, signifying peace, peace from God.
(2) Salutation used by bishops to the congregation: Pax vobis (pease to you), instead of Dominus vobiscum.
(3) Name of the ceremony in the Mass, at which the celebrant gives the kiss of peace to the deacon.
(4) Name for the peace-plate.
(5) The motto of the Benedictines.
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Entry for 'Pax'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/p/pax.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Pax'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/p/pax.html. 1910.
