angelus
/'ændʤiləs/
Definition
- Noun:
- A Catholic prayer: A specific prayer recited by Roman Catholics three times daily (morning, noon, and evening) in commemoration of the Incarnation of Christ, announced to Mary by the Angel Gabriel (the Annunciation).
- A bell signal: The sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the times for reciting this prayer.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The family paused for the Angelus at noon.
- We could hear the Angelus ringing from the village church.
Advanced Usage
- "To say/recite the Angelus": To pray the Angelus prayer.
- The monks gather to recite the Angelus in the chapel.
- "The Angelus bell": Refers specifically to the bell rung for the prayer.
- The sound of the Angelus bell marked the end of the workday in the old village.
Variants and Related Words
- Angelus Domini: The Latin title of the prayer, meaning "The Angel of the Lord".
- The prayer begins with the words "Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariae..."
Synonyms
- Devotion: A general term for prayers or religious observances.
- Prayer: A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God.
Related Phrases
- "The hour of the Angelus": Refers to one of the three traditional times for the prayer.
- He made it a habit to walk at the hour of the Angelus.
Noun
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a prayer said 3 times a day by Roman Catholics in memory of the Annunciation
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the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited
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