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Which sections make up the ordinary of the mass?
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The Ordinary of the mass consists of those texts that remain the same for every mass, regardless of the liturgical calendar. In the Latin mass, the sections sung by the choir are:12
- Kyrie2
- Gloria2
- Credo2
- Sanctus (sometimes divided into the Sanctus and Benedictus)2
- Agnus Dei2
While these sections constitute the Ordinary, it is important to note that the intonations for the Gloria and the Credo are traditionally sung by the celebrant rather than the choir.2