liturgy
noun
lit·ur·gy
ˈli-tər-jē 
plural liturgies
1
often capitalized
: a eucharistic rite
2
: a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
a baptismal liturgy
3
: a customary repertoire of ideas, phrases, or observances
Examples of liturgy in a Sentence
studying the liturgies of different religions
He was studying Christian liturgy.
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Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over his funeral liturgy.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Francis’ funeral liturgy will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals – the group which will in the coming weeks be tasked with appointing a new pope.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Complaining that adherents of the Traditional Latin Mass were fostering a separatist attitude, Francis sought to prohibit them from celebrating in parishes that also practice the post–Vatican II liturgy.
—The Editors, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
More conservative candidates may look to Benedict XVII, referencing Pope Benedict XVI's focus on theological orthodoxy and traditional liturgy.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Francis’ funeral liturgy will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals – the group which will in the coming weeks be tasked with appointing a new pope.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Complaining that adherents of the Traditional Latin Mass were fostering a separatist attitude, Francis sought to prohibit them from celebrating in parishes that also practice the post–Vatican II liturgy.
—The Editors, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
More conservative candidates may look to Benedict XVII, referencing Pope Benedict XVI's focus on theological orthodoxy and traditional liturgy.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for liturgy
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“Liturgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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liturgy
noun
lit·ur·gy
ˈlit-ər-jē
plural liturgies
: a religious rite or body of rites
liturgical
adjective
lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl
li-
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