liturgical
adjective
li·tur·gi·cal
lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl 
li-
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of liturgy
the liturgical calendar
liturgical music
2
: using or favoring the use of liturgy
liturgical churches
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Lent is an important approximately 40-day period in the Christian liturgical calendar marked by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, or charity work.
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Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
In the 4th century, these festivals were adapted by Christians and incorporated into the liturgical calendar as a period of indulgence before the penitential observance of Lent.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Lent is one of five key periods on the Catholic liturgical calendar, along with Advent, Christmas, Easter and Ordinary Time.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The custom of a king cake is believed to have originated in the 12th century in France, when bakers made the dessert to commemorate Epiphany, a traditional day on the Christian liturgical calendar that commemorates the journey of the three Wise Men who visit the baby Jesus.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
In the 4th century, these festivals were adapted by Christians and incorporated into the liturgical calendar as a period of indulgence before the penitential observance of Lent.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Lent is one of five key periods on the Catholic liturgical calendar, along with Advent, Christmas, Easter and Ordinary Time.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The custom of a king cake is believed to have originated in the 12th century in France, when bakers made the dessert to commemorate Epiphany, a traditional day on the Christian liturgical calendar that commemorates the journey of the three Wise Men who visit the baby Jesus.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgical. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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