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, 21 Apr. 2025
The new funeral rites were formally approved by Francis in 2023 and were later published in the church's liturgical guidelines in early 2024.
—Alec Schemmel, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The announcement was issued by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, the master of papal liturgical ceremonies.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
In the speech, read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, master of liturgical ceremonies, Francis appealed for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as Congo and Myanmar and in other areas of war and other tragedy.
—Nicole Winfield and Silvia Stellacci, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Watson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
The new funeral rites were formally approved by Francis in 2023 and were later published in the church's liturgical guidelines in early 2024.
—Alec Schemmel, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The announcement was issued by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, the master of papal liturgical ceremonies.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
In the speech, read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, master of liturgical ceremonies, Francis appealed for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as Congo and Myanmar and in other areas of war and other tragedy.
—Nicole Winfield and Silvia Stellacci, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgical. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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