a. [ad. L. statiōnālis, f. statiōn-em STATION sb.: see -AL. Cf. F. stationnal (in eccl. sense), Sp. estacional seasonable.] Of or pertaining to a station or stations, in any sense of the sb. Stational mass: see quot. 1905.
1610. W. Folkingham, Feudigr., II. vi. 57. Now describe a Circle vpon this stationall point. Ibid. (1620), Brachigraphy, iv. The Puncts in the Paralels imply the fiue Vowels respectiuely sutable to their stationall Regions and priorities in vulgar enumeration.
1826. T. Coleman, Indulgences, etc. Order Mt. Carmel, 49. It is to be observed, that except on the above named days, there is no Stational Indulgence at Rome.
1863. Flor. Nightingale (title), The stational reports … on the Sanitary State of the Army in India.
1902. H. K. Mann, Lives Popes, I. I. 284. This part gives the ceremonies to be observed in the celebration of a stational Mass by the Pope.
1905. Atchley, Ordo Rom. Primus, 32. A stational mass or station was one whereat the whole local Church was present (or represented), from the bishop to the layfolk. Ibid., 33. Preceded … by the stational cross. Ibid., 119. The stational church.
