Tridentine Mass
Tridentine Mass is the formula of the Roman Rite Catholic Mass that was commonly used before 1969. The Roman Missal contained the Church's guidelines on the Tridentine Mass for the first time in 1570. The missal was changed several times, and the last change to it was made in 1962. The celebration is done almost exclusively in the Latin language. Today, it is permitted as an alternative to the current form of the Mass that was introduced by the Second Vatican Council. There is also a translation into Church Slavonic which uses that language instead of Latin. The Slavonic form is in use mainly in the Balkans.
Tridentine Mass Media
Elevation of the chalice after the consecration during a Solemn Mass celebrated by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter
A pre-1969 Roman-Rite high altar decorated with reredos and set on a three-step footpace, below which the Prayers at the Foot of the Altar are said. Leaning against the tabernacle and two of the candlesticks are altar cards, to remind the celebrant of the words when he is away from the missal.
Missale Romanum in Croatian Glagolitic script printed in 1483
Elevation of the Chalice during consecration at a Missa Cantata
Prayers at the foot of the altar at a Missa Cantata
Prayers at the foot of the altar at a Low Mass
Dominus vobiscum ("The Lord be with you") before the Collect.In the Tridentine Mass the priest should keep his eyes downcast at this point.
The Deacon preparing to chant the Gospel
Elevation of the chalice during the Canon of the Mass at a Missa Cantata
