COLLETTARIO. – Sometimes called an orationary, sacramentary (v.) insofar as in ancient times only this book contained the prayers recited by the bishop or priest on behalf of the community. The ever-broadening organization of the liturgy led to the separate collection of the prayers, facilitating their expansion chiefly for use in the celebration of the offices. At first it consisted of parchments that were rolled up, hence also the name scroll. The oldest surviving example is the scroll of Ravenna. Sometimes antiphons, indications of psalms, hymns, and responsories were added to the prayers, so as to be of particular use to the person presiding over the celebration of the office. The modern liturgy uses this book for Eucharistic benediction.
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