offertory

of·fer·to·ry  (ôfr-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.

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

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offertory [ˈɒfətərɪ]

n pl -tories

1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the oblation of the bread and wine at the Eucharist

2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the offerings of the worshippers at this service

3. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the prayers said or sung while the worshippers' offerings are being received

[from Church Latin offertōrium place appointed for offerings, from Latin offerre to offer]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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 [ˈɒfətərɪ]

A. N (Rel) (= part of service) → ofertorio m; (= collection) → colecta f

B. CPD offertory box N → cepillo m

offertory

n (Eccl) (= part of service) → Opferung f, → Offertorium nt; (= collection) → Kollekte f, → Geldsammlung f; offertory hymn → Lied nt → während der Opferung

offertory [ˈɒfət/ərɪ] n (Rel) (part of service) → offertorio; (collection) → questua

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offertory [ˈɒfət/ərɪ] n (Rel) (part of service) → offertorio; (collection) → questua