transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsaŋ(k)-təs; ˈsäŋ(k)-təs, -ˌtüs ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus Holy, holy, holy, opening of a hymn sung by the angels in Isaiah 6:3
Date: 15th century
: an ancient Christian hymn of adoration sung or said immediately before the prayer of consecration in traditional liturgies