PoliticsJuly 13, 2026
liturgy
/ˈlɪtərdʒi/
Definition
A formal public religious service or the prescribed set of rituals and prayers performed by a church.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'leitourgia,' meaning 'public service' or 'work of the people.' It entered English through Church Latin and historically referred to a public duty or service performed for the benefit of the community.
In the news
The word is used in the context of a religious event where displaced Serbs were interrupted by loud music during their worship service. It highlights the tension surrounding the observance of a patron Saint's Day.
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