THE ROMAN

BREVIARY

RESTORED BY DECREE

of the Holy Council of Trent,

The Council of Trent (1545–1563) was a pivotal assembly of the Catholic Church that standardized religious practices and texts in response to the Reformation. ### **BY ORDER OF POPE PIUS V,**

published,

AND

POPE CLEMENT VIII

First revised, and now again by the

AUTHORITY OF POPE URBAN VIII

revised. Liturgical books underwent successive revisions by these Popes to correct errors and standardize the prayers said by clergy worldwide.

In which all things are set out at length in their proper places,

for the greater convenience of those reciting.

original: "ad longum"; this suggests the text is "non-abbreviated," meaning the reader does not have to flip to different sections of the book to find specific prayers, as they are printed in full sequence. ## **AUTUMN PART.** The Breviary—the book of daily prayers—was often split into four seasonal volumes. This "Autumn" part covers the period from September through November.

A rectangular copperplate engraving. In the center, three winged putti (cherubs) float amidst clouds. The central putto supports a papal tiara and holds a swirling banner that reads "ROMAN BREVIARY". The putto on the left holds the crossed Keys of Heaven (symbolizing papal authority), while the putto on the right holds a processional cross. In the lower right corner, the dome and facade of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome are depicted on the horizon.

ANTWERP,

FROM THE PLANTIN PRINTING HOUSE.

The Plantin-Moretus Press in Antwerp was the most famous printing house in the world for liturgical texts, held in high regard for its beautiful typography and durability.

1710.

Breviary (Breviarium Romanum) A liturgical book containing the public or canonical prayers, hymns, the Psalms, and readings from Scripture to be recited daily by the clergy and religious orders.

Liturgist

original: "Liturg"; an abbreviated reference to an official or scholar responsible for ensuring the text adheres to the correct religious rites.

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2 Illustrations original: "2 Bilder"; likely a hand-written inventory note indicating that this specific copy contains two full-page engravings.
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