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liturgy
[ lit-er-jee ]
noun
- a form of public worship; ritual.
- a collection of formularies for public worship.
- a particular arrangement of services.
- a particular form or type of the Eucharistic service.
- the service of the Eucharist, especially this service Divine Liturgy in the Eastern Church.
liturgy
/ ˈlɪtədʒɪ /
noun
- the forms of public services officially prescribed by a Church
- Also calledDivine Liturgy often capital Eastern Churches the Eucharistic celebration
- a particular order or form of public service laid down by a Church
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- anti·litur·gy adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of liturgy1
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Example Sentences
The name "Common Prayer," which was given to the new Liturgy, marked its real import.
It was his voice that men heard and still hear in the accents of the English Liturgy.
The royal supremacy was re-established: the Mass abolished: the English Liturgy restored.
The enforced union in Prussia was combined with the publication of a new liturgy intended for common use.
But one verse was sung; then followed a short prayer from the church liturgy, after which the lesson began.
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