Agnus Dei

[ ag-nuhs dee-ahy, de-ee; ah-nyoos de-ee ]

noun
  1. Ecclesiastical.

    • a figure of a lamb as emblematic of Christ.

    • such a representation with the nimbus inscribed with the cross about its head, and supporting the banner of the cross.

  2. a prayer addressed to Christ as Savior preceding the communion in the Mass.

  1. a musical setting of this prayer.

Origin of Agnus Dei

1
<Latin: lamb of God

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Agnus Dei

/ (ˈæɡnʊs ˈdeɪɪ) /


nounChristianity
  1. the figure of a lamb bearing a cross or banner, emblematic of Christ

  2. a chant beginning with these words or a translation of them, forming part of the Roman Catholic Mass or sung as an anthem in the Anglican liturgy

  1. a wax medallion stamped with a lamb as emblem of Christ and blessed by the pope

Origin of Agnus Dei

1
Latin: Lamb of God

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