Ascension-day

In confirmation of this explanation, we may observe that this candle is not removed from the church till the gospel has been sung on Ascension-day when Christ departed from among men: and it is lighted at solemn mass before the

The Ceremonies of the Holy-Week at Rome Charles Michael Baggs

On the morning of Ascension-day, the chapter, having heard many examinations and confessions read, proceed to the election of the criminal who is to be pardoned; and, the choice being made, his name is transmitted in writing to the parliament, which assemble on that day at the palace.

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 339, November 8, 1828 Various

The chapter of Rouen, (which consists of the archbishop, a dean, fifty canons, and ten prebendaries,) have, ever since the year 1156, enjoyed the annual privilege of pardoning, on Ascension-day, some individual confined within the jurisdiction of the city for murder.

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 339, November 8, 1828 Various

Ascension-day, and Good Friday, which last it keeps with great solemnity as

The Vaudois of Piedmont A Visit to their Valleys

On the Thursday before Ascension-day we came to the place where this rest-house was pitched.

The Memoirs of the Lord of Joinville 1906

On the Ascension-day the hair was spread, and he laid him down thereon, and prayed for the grace of the Holy Ghost, and said: O king of bliss, and Lord of virtues, that hast the prize and art this day styed up above all heavens, leave thou us not fatherless, but send thou in to us that behest of the

The Golden Legend, vol. 7 1230-1298 1900

Ascension-day his death approached, and his feet began to swell; he was houseled, anointed and kissed his brethren, and prayed them all to remember him, and he gave to divers of his servants things that he had in privity.

The Golden Legend, vol. 7 1230-1298 1900

It was Ascension-day, and l'Encuerado, before making up the fire, chanted a canticle, and, after the manner of Roman

Aventures d'un jeune naturaliste. English Lucien Biart 1863

The next evening Pare came in quest of Berenger, and after a calm, refreshing, hopeful Ascension-day, which had been a real balm to the weary spirit, found him enjoying the sweet May sunshine under a tree in the garden.

The Chaplet of Pearls Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

The feud between the priory and the Jewry went on unchecked for a century more to culminate in a daring act of fanaticism on the Ascension-day of 1268.

Stray Studies from England and Italy John Richard Greene 1860