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   offertory

   /ˈɒfət(ə)ri/

   noun

   • 1. the offering of the bread and wine at the Eucharist: "they donated the money to a collection which was brought up at the offertory"
   • ▪ an anthem accompanying the offertory.
   • 2. an offering or collection of money made at a religious service.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from ecclesiastical Latin offertorium ‘offering’, from late Latin offert- (which replaced Latin oblat-) ‘offered’, from the verb offerre (see offer).

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   What is offertory?

   • 1 ENTRIES FOUND: offertory(noun) offertory /ˈɑːfɚˌtori/Brit/ˈɒfətri/noun pluraloffertories offertory /ˈɑːfɚˌtori/Brit/ˈɒfətri/ noun pluraloffertories Britannica Dictionary definition of OFFERTORY [count] 1 orOffertory a :the offering of bread and wine to God as part of the Communion ceremony during a Christian church service

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   What is the meaning of offering?

   • Pick the best words! Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... The meaning of OFFERTORY is the eucharistic offering of bread and wine to God before they are consecrated.

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   What is an offertory in a Baptist Church?

   • In Baptist churches, the offertory refers to the part of the service of worship in which collection plates or baskets are distributed by ushers, with the tithes and offerings subsequently being brought to the chancel . Offertory hymns are often sung during preparation and collection.

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   What is an offertory sentence?

   • The 1662 Book of Common Prayer of the Church of England includes "offertory sentences" that are to be read at this point. Current practice in Anglican churches favours the singing of a congregational hymn (the "offertory hymn") or an anthem sung by the choir, and often both. In some churches music at the offertory is provided by an organist .

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   1. often capitalized. a. : the eucharistic offering of bread and wine to God before they are consecrated. b. : a verse from a Psalm said or sung at the beginning of the offertory. 2. a. : the period of collection and presentation of the offerings of the congregation at public worship.

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   In Baptist churches, the offertory refers to the part of the service of worship in which collection plates or baskets are distributed by ushers, with the tithes and offerings subsequently being brought to the chancel. Offertory hymns are often sung during preparation and collection.

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   Offertory definition: the offering of the unconsecrated elements that is made to God by the celebrant in a Eucharistic service.. See examples of OFFERTORY used in a sentence.

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   offertory in British English. (ˈɒfətərɪ ) noun Word forms: plural -tories. 1. the oblation of the bread and wine at the Eucharist. 2. the offerings of the worshippers at this service. 3. the prayers said or sung while the worshippers' offerings are being received.

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   offertory. ( ˈɒfətərɪ) n, pl -tories. 1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the oblation of the bread and wine at the Eucharist. 2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the offerings of the worshippers at this service. 3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the prayers said or sung while the worshippers' offerings are being received.

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   Definition of offertory noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   OFFERTORY meaning: 1 : the offering of bread and wine to God as part of the Communion ceremony during a Christian church service; 2 : a verse from a psalm that is said or sung at the beginning of the Offertory