liturgical

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adjective li·tur·gi·cal \lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl, li-\

Definition of liturgical

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

liturgically

play \lə-ˈtər-ji-k(ə-)lē, li-\ adverb

Recent Examples of liturgical from the Web

This person should possess exceptional skills with the ability to play a range of musical styles, have an understanding of liturgical music, and must be available on Sunday mornings and for other church services throughout the year.

— Ramona Sentinel, "News Briefs: Eagle Scouts, Bunco, Man About Town, more," 12 July 2017
During his time studying Armenia’s liturgical music at Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Suni studied under Komitas and later wrote in his autobiography that he was inspired by his teacher’s openness to folk music.

— Smithsonian, "Why This Composer Made Melodies Out of Mountainsides," 1 July 2017
An alumnae choir and interpretive liturgical dancers led the procession as an alumna from each of the 55 years carried their respective yearbook into the gym.

— Daily Southtown, "Community news," 14 June 2017
It will be led by St. Martin’s Church Mass Choir (including the traditional, gospel and African choirs) and a guest who will perform liturgical dance sets to supplement the songs.

— gerri marmer, Washington Post, "Religion events from around the Washington area," 2 June 2017
Included in the collection will be paintings, drawings, sculpture, archaeological artifacts, decorative arts, liturgical vestments, furniture and manuscripts.

— sarah maiellano, USA TODAY, "This spring's must-see museum exhibits in Europe," 2 May 2017
Liturgical dance master class Dallas Black Dance Theatre hosts this workshop for age 15 and older to learn praise dance movements and choreography.

— Washington Post, "What’s happening in Prince George's County," 27 Apr. 2017
The St. Mary & St. Mark parish was founded by first-generation Egyptian-Americans in 1999; English is its main liturgical language.

— sharon otterman, New York Times, "Feelings of Betrayal After Catholic Church Is Leased to Coptic Parish," 5 Mar. 2017
Video-games could well be another conversation on this liturgical journey.

— andy robertson, WIRED, "Cathedral Embraces PlayStation, Wins Converts, Ignites Conversations," 17 May 2012

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