Pontificals

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of pontifical form-of, plural
  2. 2
    The vestments of a bishop, priest, or pope.

    "The pope sits upon a draped throne chair, robed in full pontificals, holding the keys in one hand, and giving the benediction with the other."

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clothpontificaliavestment

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"The pope sits upon a draped throne chair, robed in full pontificals, holding the keys in one hand, and giving the benediction with the other."

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