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Recent Examples of liturgical
The Kimbell show foregrounds how these works were used in the devotional and liturgical life of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
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Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
The community is guided by a liturgical calendar, which Prince explains makes every day feel like a sacred moment.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Lent is an important approximately 40-day period in the Christian liturgical calendar marked by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, or charity work.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
In the 4th century, these festivals were adapted by Christians and incorporated into the liturgical calendar as a period of indulgence before the penitential observance of Lent.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
The community is guided by a liturgical calendar, which Prince explains makes every day feel like a sacred moment.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Lent is an important approximately 40-day period in the Christian liturgical calendar marked by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, or charity work.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
In the 4th century, these festivals were adapted by Christians and incorporated into the liturgical calendar as a period of indulgence before the penitential observance of Lent.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liturgical
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Of these, Anglicans traditionally hold only baptism and the Eucharist as sacraments instituted by Christ and regard the others as sacramental rites.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
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The sacramental palms can be kept at home and returned to church or nature, but should not to be thrown away, the Archdiocese noted.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Like all tasting menus, the Journey has its ritual flourishes, some of them twee (such as the servers presenting a basket of farm eggs and an arrangement of grains just before the courses featuring those ingredients) and others quite charming.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Here, up to 20 courses are prepared with ritual precision, from seafood treated with the ikejime (humane fish-slaughtering) method, to rice and wasabi sourced from long-standing Japanese suppliers.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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This activity included combating Falun Gong, a spiritual practice banned in China, and supporters of Taiwanese independence.—
Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Getting married in New York City’s Riverside Church was a deeply spiritual and foundational event for both of us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The detentions come after a handful of other arrests months earlier, but Fúnez has long been pinpointed by local environmental and religious leaders as the man who spearheaded the assassination.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The complaint alleged Rollins has sent numerous religious emails to USDA employees since becoming secretary in February 2025, including an Independence Day email calling for God’s protection of and favor toward the United States.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The former catcher was one of the six coaches fired last month following the team’s 10-17 start, so when the six Red Sox legends threw out their ceremonial first pitch, Martinez threw to current catcher Connor Wong instead of his former teammate.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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For Jimeno — who has spent years sharing his story through speaking engagements and books — the visit was more than ceremonial.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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In a set of photos that's sweeping the internet, Pope Leo was well and truly seen in a pair of Nike sneakers, paired with his traditional, priestly robes.—
Chiara Da Col,
Vanity Fair,
9 May 2026
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On Sunday, the Jewish priestly blessing at the Western Wall -- normally attended by tens of thousands -- was limited to just 50 people.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liturgical. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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