The Ordo Rituum Conclavis (Order of the Rites of the Conclave) is a ceremonial book published by the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff. It provides the exact Latin texts, rubrics, and chants used by the College of Cardinals from the moment a Pope dies or resigns until the new Pope accepts his election.
The celebrant's opening prayer (the Collect) is a profound plea for divine guidance: Ordo Rituum Conclavis Pdf
The Latin text that each cardinal must recite, placing their hand on the Gospels to pledge absolute silence. The Ritual of Consent: The Ordo Rituum Conclavis (Order of the Rites
The ORC is considered one of his most significant works, containing rituals and techniques for various magical operations, including invocation, evocation, and divination. The document is said to be a comprehensive guide for those who seek to master the art of chaos magic. The Ritual of Consent: The ORC is considered
Immediately following the invocation, each cardinal takes a solemn oath. The Ordo provides the text of this oath, in which the cardinals swear to "faithfully and scrupulously observe" the conclave's rules and to keep everything about the proceedings secret. Furthermore, they pledge that if elected, they will "faithfully fulfill the Petrine ministry as pastor of the universal church".
The (Order of Rites for the Conclave) serves as the official liturgical manual of the Roman Catholic Church for the election of a new Pope. While the legal parameters and constitutional guidelines of a papal election are codified in the Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis , the Ordo Rituum Conclavis acts as the spiritual engine room, providing the exact texts, prayers, and rubrics required for the sacred proceedings.
Once the cardinals are seated, the most ancient part of the ritual takes place. The Book of the Gospels is placed on a stand "so that it 'presides over the celebrations and deliberations of the cardinals'". Then, the entire college chants the ancient Pentecost hymn, ("Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest"), before the cardinal dean leads them in a prayer for wisdom, truth, and peace.