Associations to the word «Offertory»

Wiktionary

OFFERTORY, noun. (Christianity) An anthem formerly sung as part of the Roman Catholic Mass or during the corresponding part of the Anglican Communion. [from 14th c.]
OFFERTORY, noun. (Christianity) The part of the Eucharist service when offerings of bread and wine are placed on the altar and when any collection is taken; also, the money or other things collected. [from 15th c.]

Dictionary definition

OFFERTORY, noun. The offerings of the congregation at a religious service.
OFFERTORY, noun. The part of the Eucharist when bread and wine are offered to God.

Wise words

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Antoine De Saint-Exupery