A Processional is anything of, and or pertaining to a

procession A procession is an organized body of people walking in a formal or ceremonial manner. History Processions have in all peoples and at all times been a natural form of public celebration, as forming an orderly and impressive ceremony. Religious ...

. Processional may also refer to: * ''Processional'' (play), a 1925 play * Roman Processional, the tenth chapter of ''Rituale Romanum'' *

Processional cross A processional cross is a crucifix or cross which is carried in Christian processions. Such crosses have a long history: the Gregorian mission of Saint Augustine of Canterbury to England carried one before them "like a standard", according ...

, a Crucifix held during a Christian procession *

Processional walkway A processional walkway is a ceremonial walkway in use since ancient times. Common functions of a processional walkway are for religious, governmental or celebratory purposes. Early examples of this type of pedestrian travel way can be found in Eg ...

, a ceremonial walkway

Music

Processional hymn A processional hymn is a chant, hymn or other music sung during the Procession, usually at the start of a Christian service, although occasionally during the service itself. The procession usually contains members of the clergy and the choir walki ...

, a hymn or plainchant sung during a Christian procession *''Processional'', piano composition by George Crumb *''Processional'', organ composition by

William Mathias William James Mathias CBE (1 November 1934 – 29 July 1992) was a Welsh composer noted for choral works. Biography Mathias was born in Whitland, Carmarthenshire. A child prodigy, he started playing the piano at the age of three and began co ...

(1934-1992) *''Processional'', orchestral composition by

Arthur Bliss Sir Arthur Edward Drummond Bliss (2 August 189127 March 1975) was an English composer and conductor. Bliss's musical training was cut short by the First World War, in which he served with distinction in the army. In the post-war years he qu ...

*''Processional'', organ composition by Grayston Ives

Music

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