liturgical

liturgical
adjective Date: 1641 1. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of liturgy 2. using or favoring the use of liturgy <
liturgical churches
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liturgically adverb

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  • Liturgical Chant — • A chant, if its style, composition, and execution prove it suitable for liturgical use, may properly be called liturgical chant Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Liturgical Chant     Liturgical Chant …   Catholic encyclopedia

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