What is the meaning of Introit?

  • (n.) An anthem or psalm sung before the Communion service.
  • (n.) A going in.
  • (n.) A psalm sung or chanted immediately before the collect, epistle, and gospel, and while the priest is entering within the rails of the altar.
  • (n.) A part of a psalm or other portion of Scripture read by the priest at Mass immediately after ascending to the altar.
  • (n.) Any composition of vocal music appropriate to the opening of church services.
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APAWebster's. (2011). introit. Retrieved September 27, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/introit/definitions/2023273
ChicagoWebster's. 2011. "introit" http://smartdefine.org/introit/definitions/2023273 (accessed September 27, 2026).
HarvardWebster's 2011, introit, Smart Define, viewed 27 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/introit/definitions/2023273>.
MLAWebster's. "introit" 27 May 2011. Web. 27 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/introit/definitions/2023273>
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