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Tag Archives: straw subdeacon
ASK FATHER: Is having a “straw subdeacon” for a Solemn TLM okay?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I’ve been to Solemn High Masses where a seminarian (perhaps having been instituted as an acolyte) was acting as Subdeacon (a “straw” subdeacon, I think, since he’s not ordained). Other than ordained men, who can act … Read More
QUAERITUR: Maniple on straw-subdeacon?
Here is a new way to get an “Ask Father” question: Twitter! From a few days ago: While they usually don’t wear one, I know of no universally authoritative statement that forbids a straw subdeacon from wearing a maniple whilst … Read More
Pont. Comm. “Ecclesia Dei” on going to SSPX Masses and “straw subdeacons”
Our friends at Rorate, who are often on top of this sort of thing, reveal a letter sent by the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” to a questioner. The letter is unsigned, though it has the stamp of the Commission. Here, … Read More
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QUAERITUR: TLM “straw” subdeacon
From a reader: I serve Low Mass five or six days out of the week as well as participating in Sunday Vespers, so my priest recently asked if I would be able to serve as the straw subdeacon for the … Read More
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