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oblatum


Meanings
  • noun

    A flat cake or wafer, especially one made of bread and offered to the Eucharistic elements as an oblation or offering.


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oblate , oblateness , oblatenesses , oblates
Etymology
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From the Latin oblatus, past participle of oblatare, to offer, lay before.


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  1. The word oblatum comes from the Latin word oblatus, which means 'offered'.

  2. In some Christian denominations, the oblatum is replaced by a wafer made of unleavened bread called a host.

  3. The act of offering an oblatum during the Mass is a symbol of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.


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  1. Eucharist: The sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, also called the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion.


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In Christian liturgy, an oblatum is a flat wafer or bread, which is offered to the Eucharistic elements during the Mass. This act of offering is called oblation.

How to Memorize "oblatum"

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    - Visualize a flat, round piece of bread being offered to the priest during a Mass.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word oblatum with the act of offering something to God, such as a prayer or a gift.

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