Septuagesima
- noun
- /ˌsɛptʃuˈeɪdʒɪmə/
- Archaic
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Septuagésima
- Many traditional churches still observe Septuagesima as the official start of pre-Lenten preparations.
Examples
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The feast of Septuagesima has largely faded from modern calendars, but remains important for some denominations.
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Hymns and liturgies specific to Septuagesima were sung at the morning service.
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The church celebrated Septuagesima with a special service.
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On Septuagesima, we reflect on our spiritual journey.
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Many traditional churches still observe Septuagesima as the official start of pre-Lenten preparations.
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Hymns and liturgies specific to Septuagesima were sung at the morning service.
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On Septuagesima, we reflect on our spiritual journey.
Synonyms
The third Sunday before Lent when churches begin special services
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Septuagesima comes from the Latin word septuaginta, which means 'seventy'. It was named because this Sunday was counted as about seventy days before Easter, so it marked the start of the time before Lent.
