Ite missa est

The Ite missa est is the concluding salutation of the Mass (liturgy) of the Roman Catholic Church. The words are Latin for "Go, [it] is dismissed," referring perhaps<ref>Catholic Encyclopedia article</ref> to the congregation. The word "Mass" (Latin: missa) derives from the phrase. Following these words, the text continues "Deo gratias" (Thanks be to God), and often word alleluia is inserted. The text is used in Tridentine Masses, except those which omit the Gloria in Excelsis Deo, when it is replaced by the Benedicamus Domino. It is used in nearly all Pauline Masses regardless of whether the Gloria is sung.

The Ite missa est is sometimes considered part of the Ordinary of the Mass, but it is frequently not set in musical settings of the Mass. It was, however, included in early settings, such as Machaut's Messe de Nostre Dame.

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v • d • e</span> Gregorian chants of the Roman Mass
Ordinary: Proper: Accentus:		Kyrie \| Gloria \| Credo \| Sanctus \| Agnus Dei \| Ite missa est or Benedicamus Domino Introit \| Gradual \| Alleluia or Tract \| Sequence \| Offertory \| Communion Collect \| Epistle \| Gospel \| Secret \| Preface \| Canon \| Postcommunion