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Bible Dictionaries
Risus Paschalis
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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(Latin: paschal laughter)
A strange custom which originated in Bavaria in the 15th century. The priest inserted in his sermon funny stories which caused his hearers to laugh; then he would draw a moral from the story. This gave rise to abuses, and was prohibited by Pope Clement X.
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Entry for 'Risus Paschalis'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/r/risus-paschalis.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Risus Paschalis'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/r/risus-paschalis.html. 1910.
