liturgy
noun
lit·ur·gy
ˈli-tər-jē 
plural liturgies
1
often capitalized
: a eucharistic rite
2
: a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
a baptismal liturgy
3
: a customary repertoire of ideas, phrases, or observances
Examples of liturgy in a Sentence
studying the liturgies of different religions
He was studying Christian liturgy.
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More conservative candidates may look to Benedict XVII, referencing Pope Benedict XVI's focus on theological orthodoxy and traditional liturgy.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
In addition to the changes around LGBTQ+ inclusion, 2021 restrictions on a certain traditionalist liturgy outraged a contingent of Catholics who developed a cynicism about Francis’ reforms mirroring that of the Second Vatican Council.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Attendees will also recite the litany of the saints and the Catholic customary prayers of the dead during the liturgy.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
The liturgy will use holy oils used in sacraments throughout the year that have been blessed as priests of the diocese renew priestly promises.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
In addition to the changes around LGBTQ+ inclusion, 2021 restrictions on a certain traditionalist liturgy outraged a contingent of Catholics who developed a cynicism about Francis’ reforms mirroring that of the Second Vatican Council.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Attendees will also recite the litany of the saints and the Catholic customary prayers of the dead during the liturgy.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
The liturgy will use holy oils used in sacraments throughout the year that have been blessed as priests of the diocese renew priestly promises.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for liturgy
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“Liturgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgy. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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liturgy
noun
lit·ur·gy
ˈlit-ər-jē
plural liturgies
: a religious rite or body of rites
liturgical
adjective
lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl
li-
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