novena
a devotion consisting of nine separate days of prayers or services.
Origin of novena
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How to use novena in a sentence
The novena commenced on Sunday evening, the 8th of November.
This gift was followed by a request that a novena be made to the saint, Father Vianney promising to pray also.
At the conclusion of the novena he was able to speak without further trouble.
On this first day of the novena we shall consider the faith of this holy man.
As her husband was willing that she should pray the novena, Clara began the next day her fervent devotions to the Virgin Mary.
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British Dictionary definitions for novena
/ (nəʊˈviːnə) /
RC Church a devotion consisting of prayers or services on nine consecutive days
Origin of novena
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