Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
angelus
Noun
/ˈændʒələs/
Definition
A Christian prayer that is said three times a day, commemorating the Annunciation and the Incarnation of Jesus.
Examples
- Every evening, the church bells rang to signal the time to say the Angelus.
- During Lent, many people increased their devotion by praying the Angelus daily.
- The Angelus is often recited at noon in monasteries and churches.
Meaning
Referring to a devotion observed by Christians, marking an event in the life of Mary and Jesus.
Synonyms
- Prayer
- Devotion
- Invocation
