lễ thăm
Definition
- Noun (Proper Noun):
- The Visitation: In Christianity, specifically within the Catholic and some other Christian traditions, "Lễ Thăm" refers to the feast day commemorating the visit of the Virgin Mary, who was pregnant with Jesus, to her cousin Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist.
- The Feast of the Visitation: This is the standard English term for this religious observance, celebrated on May 31st.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Giáo xứ sẽ tổ chức một thánh lễ đặc biệt vào ngày Lễ Thăm. (The parish will hold a special mass on the Feast of the Visitation.)
- Lễ Thăm là một ngày lễ quan trọng trong năm phụng vụ. (The Visitation is an important feast day in the liturgical year.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in a religious context. It is a proper noun referring to a specific event and its annual commemoration.
Variants and Related Words
- Lễ (n): a ceremony, rite, or feast day.
- Thăm viếng (v): to visit (in a general, non-religious context).
Synonyms
- Feast of the Visitation: The direct equivalent in English.
- The Visitation: The shorter, common name for the event and the feast.
Related Concepts
- Sự kiện Thăm viếng: The event of the Visitation itself, as described in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:39-56).
- Ngày lễ: A general term for a holiday or feast day.