as·per·ges ( -spûr j z)n. Roman Catholic Church The ceremony of sprinkling the altar, clergy, and congregation with holy water. [From Latin asperg s (m), you will sprinkle (me), the first words of the rite, second person sing. future tense of aspergere, to sprinkle; see asperse.] |
Asperges [æˈspɜːdʒiːz]
n RC Church
1. (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) a short rite preceding Mass, in which the celebrant sprinkles those present with holy water to the accompaniment of the chant Asperges me, Domine
2. (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) the chant opening with these words
[from Latin Asperges (me hyssopo) Thou shalt purge (me with hyssop)]
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