liturgical

[US]/lɪ'tɜːdʒɪk(ə)l/
[UK]/lɪˈtə..dʒɪkəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. related to liturgy

Phrases & Collocations

liturgical music

liturgical calendar

liturgical ceremony

liturgical vestments

liturgical tradition

Example Sentences

a harmonic liturgical chant.

a book of liturgical forms.

In fact, the liturgical tradition which the Church has bestowed on us is a vocal, monophonic music composed along with Latin words coming from sacred texts.

Real-world Examples

He was dressed in red and gold liturgical vestments, a miter on his head and a rosary in his hand.

Source: NPR News January 2023 Compilation

Well, some Protestant English critics objected to Renaissance theater because it emerged from liturgical drama and that made it too Popish.

Source: Crash Course in Drama

Guillaume Bardet is making the liturgical furnishings, including the altar, with dark bronze, and Ionna Vautrin the new 1,500 solid-oak congregation seats, which will have slatted backs to suggest openness and light.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It begins the three day observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including the Saints (hallows), Martyrs, and all the faithful departed.

Source: Halloween Tips

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