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GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL<br />

dis<strong>missal</strong> formula is omitted. The priest<br />

venerates <strong>the</strong> altar in <strong>the</strong> usual way with<br />

a kiss and, after making a pr<strong>of</strong>ound bow<br />

with <strong>the</strong> minister, departs.<br />

IV.<br />

SOME GENERAL NORMS FOR<br />

ALL FORMS OF MASS<br />

Veneration <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Altar and <strong>the</strong> Book <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Gospels<br />

273. According to traditional practice, <strong>the</strong><br />

altar and <strong>the</strong> Book <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gospels are<br />

venerated by means <strong>of</strong> a kiss. Where,<br />

however, a sign <strong>of</strong> this kind is not in<br />

harmony with <strong>the</strong> traditions or <strong>the</strong><br />

culture <strong>of</strong> some region, it is for <strong>the</strong><br />

Conference <strong>of</strong> Bishops to establish<br />

some o<strong>the</strong>r sign in its place, with <strong>the</strong><br />

consent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Apostolic See.<br />

Genuflections and Bows<br />

274. A genuflection, made by bending <strong>the</strong><br />

right knee to <strong>the</strong> ground, signifies<br />

adoration, and <strong>the</strong>refore it is reserved<br />

for <strong>the</strong> Most Blessed Sacrament, as well<br />

as for <strong>the</strong> Holy Cross from <strong>the</strong> solemn<br />

adoration during <strong>the</strong> liturgical<br />

celebration on Good Friday until <strong>the</strong><br />

beginning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Easter Vigil.<br />

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