Preface

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church | 2000 | 318 words | Copyright

Preface. In the Eucharist of the W. Church, the words which introduce the central part of the service. It begins with the ‘Sursum Corda’ and ends with the ‘Sanctus’. It is mainly an ascription of praise to the Creator offered in union with angels. Part of it varies with the feast observed.

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