solemnities

Meanings

• noun

  Solemnities refer to formal or serious observances, especially religious ones.

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Variants

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solemnities , solemnity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'sollemnis', meaning solemn or formal.

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1. The Catholic Church recognizes over 180 solemnities throughout the year.

2. The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is one of the most widely celebrated solemnities in the Catholic Church.

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1. Feast days: Religious observances dedicated to the celebration of saints or other religious figures.

2. Liturgy: The official public worship of a religious group, typically including formal rites and ceremonies.

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In Christianity, solemnities are feast days or holy days dedicated to the commemoration of saints or other religious observances. They often involve special liturgical services and may include additional practices such as processions, fasting, or almsgiving.

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