LITURGY


Meaning of LITURGY in English

[ 'lɪtədʒi ]

■ noun ( plural liturgies )

1》 a form or formulary according to which public religious worship, especially Christian worship, is conducted.

↘( the Liturgy ) the service of the Eucharist in the Orthodox Church.

2》 (in ancient Athens) a public office or duty performed voluntarily by a rich citizen.

Origin

C16: via Fr. or late L. from Gk leitourgia 'public service, worship of the gods'.

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