liturgy

[ˈlɪtərdʒi]

liturgy Definition

• 1. a form or formulary according to which public religious worship, especially Christian worship, is conducted
• 2. the customary public worship performed by a religious group
• 3. a particular arrangement or celebration of the Eucharist

Using liturgy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "liturgy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The church has a beautiful liturgy.

• Example

  The priest led the liturgy.

• Example

  The liturgy was celebrated in Latin.

liturgy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for liturgy

• worship
• service
• rite
• observance
• ceremony

Phrases with liturgy

• Divine Liturgy

  the Eucharistic service of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Eastern Catholic Churches

  Example

  The Divine Liturgy is the most important worship service of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

• High Mass

  a solemn or elaborate Roman Catholic or Anglican Church service

  Example

  The High Mass is a type of liturgy that includes incense, music, and elaborate vestments.

• Low Mass

  a simple Roman Catholic or Anglican Church service without music or elaborate ceremony

  Example

  The Low Mass is a type of liturgy that is less elaborate than the High Mass.

Origins of liturgy

from Late Latin 'liturgia', from Greek 'leitourgia', meaning 'public service'

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Summary: liturgy in Brief

The term 'liturgy' [ˈlɪtərdʒi] refers to a form or formulary according to which public religious worship, especially Christian worship, is conducted. It encompasses the customary public worship performed by a religious group and a particular arrangement or celebration of the Eucharist. Examples of usage include 'The church has a beautiful liturgy,' and 'The priest led the liturgy.'