What is dimissorial?
What is dimissorial?
Definition of dimissorial : a letter from a pope, bishop, abbot, or other high ecclesiastical official authorizing the ordination of the bearer — called also dimissory letter
Who can grant a dimissorial letter?
The pope alone may concede such dimissorial letters for the whole world, but any bishop can give them to those under his authority, whether they be so by origin, domicile, or benefice. A bishop, as well as cardinals, can likewise grant them to those who for three years have been actually or equivalently members of his household ( familiares ).
What is dimissary letter?
plural -s. : a letter from a pope, bishop, abbot, or other high ecclesiastical official authorizing the ordination of the bearer — called also dimissory letter.
When does a vicar have the right to grant dimissorial letters?
After the lapse of a year, the vicar capitular, independent of the chapter, has the right to grant dimissorial letters for the reception of Holy orders.
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