What does «cantamisa» mean in Spanish?
- First Mass celebrated by a newly ordained priest. Historically this mass was completely sung, hence its name. Generally the priest is accompanied by family, friends and other faithful to entertain him.
♦ Used in: Dominican Republic - Spain - Mexico
Examples of use in Spanish: "la iglesia otorga indulgencia plenaria a todas aquellas personas que asistan a una cantamisa y cumplan con los requisitos para la indulgencia".
"Hoy viernes, a las doce, el santuario de Nuestra Señora del Campo vivirá la cantamisa oficiada por un nuevo sacerdote".