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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The liturgical garments – such as robes, stoles and hats – worn by the pope and other Christian church officials are known as vestments.
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Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
With these words, the master of papal liturgical ceremonies ordered all non-electors to leave the Sistine Chapel.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Even the staff within the building, such as medical personnel, liturgical assistants and domestic workers, must take the oath.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 May 2025
His coffin was officially sealed on Friday night in a liturgical rite led by the Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the church.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
With these words, the master of papal liturgical ceremonies ordered all non-electors to leave the Sistine Chapel.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Even the staff within the building, such as medical personnel, liturgical assistants and domestic workers, must take the oath.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 May 2025
His coffin was officially sealed on Friday night in a liturgical rite led by the Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the church.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for liturgical
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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgical. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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