Liturgy

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

Definitions of liturgy

noun the customary public worship performed by a religious group, according to its beliefs, customs, and traditions

Example Sentences

A1 The church service included a liturgy of prayers and hymns.

A2 The priest explained the meaning behind each part of the liturgy to the new members of the congregation.

B1 The liturgy of the Mass follows a specific order of prayers and rituals.

B2 The choir rehearsed the liturgy for the upcoming Easter service.

C1 The liturgy of the ancient church was carefully preserved and passed down through generations.

C2 The theologian wrote a book analyzing the liturgy of the early Christian church.

Examples of liturgy in a Sentence

formal The liturgy of the Catholic Church is rich in tradition and symbolism.

informal We're expected to attend the liturgy on Sunday mornings.

slang I find the whole liturgy thing kind of boring, to be honest.

figurative The liturgy of a successful business includes regular team meetings and goal-setting sessions.

Grammatical Forms of liturgy

• plural: liturgies
• comparative: more liturgical
• superlative: most liturgical
• present tense: liturgizes
• future tense: will liturgize
• perfect tense: has liturgized
• continuous tense: is liturgizing
• singular: liturgy
• positive degree: liturgy
• infinitive: to liturgize
• gerund: liturgizing
• participle: liturgized

Origin and Evolution of liturgy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'liturgy' originates from the Greek word 'leitourgia', which means 'public service' or 'work of the people'. It was used in ancient Greece to refer to public duties or services performed for the community.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'liturgy' came to be associated specifically with religious rituals and ceremonies performed by a religious group or community. It is commonly used in Christian traditions to refer to the prescribed form of public worship.