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offertory
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of·fer·to·ry  fr-tôr, -tr, fr-)
n. pl. of·fer·to·ries
1. often Offertory
a. One of the principal parts of the Eucharistic liturgy at which bread and wine are offered to God by the celebrant.
b. A musical setting for this part of the liturgy.
2. A collection of offerings at a religious service.

[Middle English offertori, from Late Latin offertrium, from Latin offerre, to offer; see offer.]

offertory
Noun
pl -tories Christianity
1. the part of a church service when the bread and wine for communion are offered for consecration
2. the collection of money at this service
3. the prayers said or sung while the worshippers' offerings are being brought to the altar
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.offertory - the offerings of the congregation at a religious service
offering - money contributed to a religious organization
2.Offertory - the part of the Eucharist when bread and wine are offered to God
Eucharist, Eucharistic liturgy, Holy Eucharist, Holy Sacrament, Liturgy, Lord's Supper, sacrament of the Eucharist - a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine
religious offering, Oblation - the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist
Translations

offertory [ˈɔfətrɪ] n (REL) → ofertorio

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