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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
nounEnglish 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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The first known use of offertory was in the 14th century
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