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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In these, we are confronted with something more modern—and more elusive—than a monumental meditation on liturgical ritual.
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
Catholicism’s rites, dogma, and liturgical traditions range from intricate to impenetrable — and often, Catholic religious horror follows suit.
—Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2024
Lent is the 46-day liturgical season that precedes the holiday of Easter, which commemorates the life, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2024
In the nineteenth century, U.S. political parties were divided along sectarian lines: pietistic versus liturgical, low church versus high church, Protestant versus Catholic.
—David E. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2012
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
Catholicism’s rites, dogma, and liturgical traditions range from intricate to impenetrable — and often, Catholic religious horror follows suit.
—Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2024
Lent is the 46-day liturgical season that precedes the holiday of Easter, which commemorates the life, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2024
In the nineteenth century, U.S. political parties were divided along sectarian lines: pietistic versus liturgical, low church versus high church, Protestant versus Catholic.
—David E. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2012
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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgical. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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