liturgy

[ lit-er-jee ]

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noun,plural lit·ur·gies.

a form of public worship; ritual.
a collection of formularies for public worship.

a particular arrangement of services.
a particular form or type of the Eucharistic service.
the service of the Eucharist, especially this service (Divine Liturgy ) in the Eastern Church.

Origin of liturgy

1550–60; <Late Latin lītūrgia<Greek leitourgía public service, ecclesiastical Greek: Eucharist, equivalent to leitourg(ós) minister + -ia-y³

Other words from liturgy

an·ti·lit·ur·gy, adjective

Words that may be confused with liturgy

litany, liturgy

Words Nearby liturgy

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How to use liturgy in a sentence

According to her website, she graduated from Union Theological Seminary in New York City where she developed her passion for liturgy.
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“Dave generously shared his time, resources and spiritual gifts for nearly twenty years, joining in community liturgies, socials, and retreats,” Edwards’ write-up says about Pichette’s involvement with the Dignity groups and Communitas.
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The name "Common Prayer," which was given to the new liturgy, marked its real import.
History of the English People | John Richard Green
It was his voice that men heard and still hear in the accents of the English liturgy.
History of the English People | John Richard Green
The royal supremacy was re-established: the Mass abolished: the English liturgy restored.
History of the English People | John Richard Green

The enforced union in Prussia was combined with the publication of a new liturgy intended for common use.
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But one verse was sung; then followed a short prayer from the church liturgy, after which the lesson began.
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British Dictionary definitions for liturgy

liturgy

/ (ˈlɪtədʒɪ) /

nounplural -gies

the forms of public services officially prescribed by a Church
Also called: Divine Liturgy (often capital) mainly Eastern Churches the Eucharistic celebration

a particular order or form of public service laid down by a Church

Origin of liturgy

C16: via Medieval Latin, from Greek leitourgia, from leitourgos minister, from leit- people + ergon work

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