SINCE 1828
offertory
noun
of·fer·to·ry
| \ ˈȯ-fər-ˌtȯr-ē
, ˈȯ-fə-, ˈä-\
, ˈȯ-fə-, ˈä-\
plural offertories
Definition of offertory
1 often capitalized
a
: the eucharistic offering of bread and wine to God before they are consecrated
b
: a verse from a Psalm said or sung at the beginning of the offertory
2a
: the period of collection and presentation of the offerings of the congregation at public worship
b
: a musical composition played or sung during an offertory
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offertory
noun
English Language Learners Definition of offertory
: the offering of bread and wine to God as part of the Communion ceremony during a Christian church service
: a verse from a psalm that is said or sung at the beginning of the Offertory
: the part of a Christian church service during which offerings of money are collected
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