sursum corda

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sur·sum cor·da | \ ˌsu̇r-səm-ˈkȯr-də

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, -ˌdä\

Definition of sursum corda

1 often capitalized S&C : a versicle that in traditional eucharistic liturgies exhorts the faithful to enthusiastic worship

2 : something inspiriting

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