Liturgy

/'litə:dʤi/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A fixed set of ceremonies, words, and actions used in public religious worship: A formal, prescribed ritual or form of public worship, especially in Christian traditions.
    • The sacrament of the Eucharist; Holy Communion: Specifically, in Christian contexts, it can refer to the celebration of the Eucharist, commemorating the Last Supper.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The priest followed the ancient liturgy of the church.
    • The congregation participated actively in the Sunday morning liturgy.
    • The book contains the complete liturgy for the Easter service.
Advanced Usage

  • "The Liturgy of the Hours": Also known as the Divine Office, this is the set of daily prayers prescribed in the Catholic Church.

    • Monks gather several times a day to pray the Liturgy of the Hours.

  • "Liturgical year": The cycle of seasons and feasts observed in a Christian church calendar.

    • Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year in many Western churches.
Variants and Related Words

  • Liturgical (adj): Pertaining to liturgy or public worship.

    • The choir sang traditional liturgical music.

  • Liturgist (n): A person who is an expert in or leads liturgical ceremonies.

    • The liturgist prepared the readings for the mass.
Synonyms
  • Rite: A religious or other solemn ceremony or act.
  • Ritual: A prescribed order for performing a ceremony.
  • Service: A formal religious ceremony, especially in a church.
  • Eucharist: The Christian ceremony commemorating the Last Supper.
Related Phrases
  • To celebrate the liturgy: To conduct or perform the liturgical service.
    • The bishop will celebrate the liturgy at the cathedral.
Related Idioms
  • "The work of the people": This is a historical meaning of the Greek origin of "liturgy" (), implying public service or work done for the community, which evolved to mean public worship.
    • In its original sense, liturgy was seen as the work of the people for the common good.
Noun
  1. a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
  2. a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine

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