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Definitions for Offertory

[1] (sometimes initial capital letter ) the offering of the unconsecrated elements that is made to God by the celebrant in a Eucharistic service.
[2] Ecclesiastical . the verses, anthem, or music said, sung, or played while the offerings of the people are received at a religious service. that part of a service at which offerings are made. the offerings themselves.
[3] the oblation of the bread and wine at the Eucharist
[4] the offerings of the worshippers at this service
[5] the prayers said or sung while the worshippers' offerings are being received

Words related to Offertory

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Origin of Offertory

1350–1400; Middle English offertorie < Medieval Latin offertōrium place to which offerings are brought, offering, oblation, equivalent to Latin offer(re ) (see offer) + -tōrium -tory2; cf. oblation

Other words from Offertory

of·fer·to·ri·al , adjective

Word origin for Offertory

C14: from Church Latin offertōrium place appointed for offerings, from Latin offerre to offer

Synonyms for Offertory

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