Roman Missal 3rd Edition Classic

The missal is bound in a durable, rich, synthetic leather, bearing the gold-stamped image of Christ Pantocrator to reflect the dignity of the liturgy.

The Classic Edition of the Roman Missal (8.5" x 11"), an affordable edition for everyday use, has the following features:

 The Smyth-sewn binding and robust end sheets allows the missal to lay open and hold up to everyday use.

• Full-color illustrations from the Church's treasury of fine art adorn the seasons and principal feasts of the liturgical year.
  
• Gilded edges are struck with red and then gold to preserve their beauty even when the book is laid open.
  
• The prayers are printed in black with red rubrics on august cream paper.
  
• The 24 tabs are made of bonded leather and firmly attached to the page to facilitate the turning of pages and prevent tearing.
  
• The six ribbons are custom-made with a slug so they do not damage the pages or binding.
  
• The cream-colored, 60 gsm paper are thin enough to maintain a manageable weight but sufficiently opaque to ensure the clear legibility of the text. 
• Pages used more often will utilize thicker, 100 gsm paper to ensure their durability.