Publisher's Synopsis
"The Church has always venerated the divine Scriptures just as she venerates the body of the Lord, since, especially in the sacred liturgy." (Dei Verbum 21) This beautiful large format edition of the Book of the Gospels contains the Gospels for: Sundays, Solemnities & Feasts of the Lord Ritual Masses Christian Initiation Catechumenate and Sacramental Initiation of Adults Baptism of Infants Confirmation Anointing of the Sick (795, not 800) Marriage Holy Orders Admission to Candidacy Ordination Ministries Blessing of Persons Dedication of a Church and an Altar Masses for the Dead Binding Bound in deluxe bonded leather - with gold blocking front back and spine Ribbed spine gives greater durability to the binding and ensures that the volume will lie flat and keep its shape. Gilded page edges and gilded ribbon Gold embossed skivertex super durable reinforced skinplast endpapers Slip case The volume comes with a rigid cloth bound slip case that will ensure the longevity and durability of Book of the Gospel when not in use. Processional Edition The processional edition is adorned with a silver and gold plated embossed plaque reproducing a crucifixion scene with the Evangelists and the Blessed Virgin Mary and St John design based from the Berthold Sacramentary (c. 1215-1217 AD). The plaque is varnished to avoid oxidation and the slip case is lined with velvet to ensure the protection of the silver plaque.
