Definitions

1. adjective

Of or pertaining to a regular or ordinary day, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, referring to the daily mass or office.

“In the Catholic Church, the ordinarius is the daily mass that is said by the priest in the morning.”

2. noun

A daily mass or office in the Roman Catholic Church.

“The ordinarius is a significant part of the Catholic liturgical calendar.”

3. noun

A regular or ordinary day in the Roman Catholic Church, especially referring to a day when a regular mass is said.

“The ordinarius was celebrated by the local parish every Sunday.”