The Tridentine Mass, also known as the Traditional Latin Mass, refers to the liturgical rite of the Roman Catholic Church as codified by the Council of Trent and celebrated in Latin according to the 1962 Roman Missal prior to the Second Vatican Council's reforms. It remains a symbol of liturgical tradition and continuity, often preferred by those who favor its formal solemnity, Gregorian chants, and its use of Latin, despite moves towards the vernacular Mass post-1960s.