litany

Meanings

• noun

  A solemn series of prayers or supplications, often recited in a set order.

  - "The litany of saints was recited during the procession."
  - "The litany of prayers was said before the sermon."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with litany
hymn , psalm , balm

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Variants

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litanies , litany

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'litaneuō', meaning 'to ask or entreat'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'litany' comes from the Greek word 'litaneuō', which means 'to ask or entreat'.

2. In Christian tradition, the litany was originally recited as a procession around the walls of a city or fortress, invoking the protection of the saints.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prayer: A litany is a form of prayer.

2. Intercession: A litany is a form of intercessory prayer.

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Culture

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In Christian tradition, a litany is a formal prayer that invokes the intercession of saints or the Holy Trinity. It is often recited communally and includes responses from the congregation.

How to Memorize "litany"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people reciting prayers in unison.
   - Imagine a procession with a litany being recited.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'litany' with the idea of communal prayer.
   - Link the word 'litany' with the concept of intercession.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym L-I-T-A-N-Y to remember 'Litany Is A Series Of Prayers'.

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