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GREATER DOXOLOGY

The Gloria in Excelsis Deo, recited or sung at Mass. In contrast with the lesser doxology, or Gloria Patri.

See Also: DOXOLOGY

All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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