"Novenary" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... performed till the third day after his death, that there might be time for rendering it more splendid, and securing a more honourable attendance. The grandees and nobles who were about the court were all invited as mourners; a novenary or service of nine days was performed for him, at which the musicians of the royal chapel assisted; after which there were exequies on three successive days, at which three bishops officiated in full pontificals; and ...
— Books and Authors - Curious Facts and Characteristic Sketches • Anonymous |
