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Definition of Liturgy
1. Noun. A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine.
Exact synonyms: Eucharist, Eucharistic Liturgy, Holy Eucharist, Holy Sacrament, Lord's Supper, Sacrament Of The Eucharist
Generic synonyms: Sacrament
Terms within: Offertory, Communion, Holy Communion, Manduction, Sacramental Manduction
Derivative terms: Eucharistic, Liturgical, Liturgist
Generic synonyms: Sacrament
Terms within: Offertory, Communion, Holy Communion, Manduction, Sacramental Manduction
Derivative terms: Eucharistic, Liturgical, Liturgist
2. Noun. A rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship.
Generic synonyms: Religious Rite, Rite
Specialized synonyms: Christian Liturgy
Derivative terms: Liturgical, Liturgist
Specialized synonyms: Christian Liturgy
Derivative terms: Liturgical, Liturgist
Definition of Liturgy
1. n. An established formula for public worship, or the entire ritual for public worship in a church which uses prescribed forms; a formulary for public prayer or devotion. In the Roman Catholic Church it includes all forms and services in any language, in any part of the world, for the celebration of Mass.
Definition of Liturgy
1. a prescribed system of public worship [n -GIES] : LITURGIC [adj]