Definition of offertory
plural offertories
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
2 a
: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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