History of the Mass and Its Ceremonies - In the Eastern and Western Church #225110

We wish our readers further to understand that the information embodied in these pages has been taken from the most approved sources, and but in a few cases, and these of minor note, taken second-hand. Where-there was a doubt we have expressed it, and whenever we found ourselves obliged to copy the remarks of an eu thor upon whom we could place but little reliance we have always noted the fact, in order not to give as cer. Tain what was at best but doubtful, and thus be made responsible for statements which could not stand the test of criticism.