sur·sum cor·da
| \ ˌsu̇r-səm-ˈkȯr-də
, -ˌdä \
, -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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“Sursum corda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sursum%20corda. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of sursum corda was in 1537
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