ite missa est in Latin

IPA: [ˈiː.tɛ ˈmɪs.sa ˈɛst] [Classical-Latin], [ˈiː.te ˈmis.sa ˈɛst] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) Forms: īte missa est [canonical] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: One of the oldest formulae of the Roman Rite, recorded in Ordo I (7th or 8th century). The form missa is an adoption of spoken Late Latin for missiō (“dismissal”). Etymology templates: {{cog|la-lat|-}} Late Latin Head templates: {{head|la|phrase|head=īte missa est}} īte missa est

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"ite missa est" meaning in Latin

Phrase