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De Profundis means literally 'Out of the Depths' in Latin and is taken from the first line of Psalm 130. | De Profundis means literally 'Out of the Depths' in Latin and is taken from the first line of Psalm 130. | ||
In Rome, the "De Profundis" is rung every evening by the parish churches one hour after the Ave Maria. Clement XII in 1736 granted an indulgence for this practice and endeavored to extend it. This custom is observed in many other places, particularly in North America. | In Rome, the "De Profundis" is rung every evening by the parish churches one hour after the Ave Maria. Clement XII in 1736 granted an indulgence for this practice and endeavored to extend it. This custom is observed in many other places, particularly in North America. Protestant churches and courthouses may ring it as a curfew bell. | ||
At 9 o'clock every evening, a nine-count slow toll is rung, one toll for each line of the prayer. | At 9 o'clock every evening, a nine-count slow toll is rung, one toll for each line of the prayer. | ||
[Canticum graduum] | [Canticum graduum] | ||
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And he will redeem Israel from all his iniquities. | And he will redeem Israel from all his iniquities. | ||
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