Angelus
noun
A Christian prayer said three times a day in honor of the Annunciation.
At midday, the church bells rang, signaling it was time to pray the angelus.
Often appears as...
- pray the angelus
- angelus bells
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Religious
noun
The church bell signaling the time to say the Angelus prayer.
The sound of the angelus bell echoed through the village.
Often appears as...
- angelus bell
- ring the angelus
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Religious
noun
A famous painting by French artist Jean-François Millet which illustrates peasants pausing in their work to say the Angelus prayer.
The Angelus by Millet is a reflection of rural life in the artist's time.
Often appears as...
- angelus by millet
- famous angelus
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Art
noun
A Christian prayer said three times a day in honor of the Annunciation.
At midday, the church bells rang, signaling it was time to pray the angelus.
Often appears as...
- pray the angelus
- angelus bells
Usage tips
Religious
noun
The church bell signaling the time to say the Angelus prayer.
The sound of the angelus bell echoed through the village.
Often appears as...
- angelus bell
- ring the angelus
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A famous painting by French artist Jean-François Millet which illustrates peasants pausing in their work to say the Angelus prayer.
The Angelus by Millet is a reflection of rural life in the artist's time.
Often appears as...
- angelus by millet
- famous angelus
Usage tips
Art
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Daily Ritual
Angelus is traditionally recited at 6am, noon, and 6pm, reminding believers of routine devotion.
Even during his travel, John made sure to recite the angelus every day.
Pro Tip 2/3Moment of Silence
During the angelus, participants often pause their activities for reflection and prayer.
The busy marketplace fell silent as the angelus began.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In some countries, the angelus reflects a cultural tradition, sounding from public speakers.
Visitors were touched by the communal spirit when the angelus played in the square.
Pro Tip 1/3Daily Ritual
Angelus is traditionally recited at 6am, noon, and 6pm, reminding believers of routine devotion.
Even during his travel, John made sure to recite the angelus every day.
Pro Tip 2/3Moment of Silence
During the angelus, participants often pause their activities for reflection and prayer.
The busy marketplace fell silent as the angelus began.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In some countries, the angelus reflects a cultural tradition, sounding from public speakers.
Visitors were touched by the communal spirit when the angelus played in the square.
Pro Tip 1/3Daily Ritual
Angelus is traditionally recited at 6am, noon, and 6pm, reminding believers of routine devotion.
Even during his travel, John made sure to recite the angelus every day.
Pro Tip 2/3Moment of Silence
During the angelus, participants often pause their activities for reflection and prayer.
The busy marketplace fell silent as the angelus began.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In some countries, the angelus reflects a cultural tradition, sounding from public speakers.
Visitors were touched by the communal spirit when the angelus played in the square.
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