liturgical function

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meaningsofliturgicalandfunction

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liturgical
adjective
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/lɪˈtɜː.dʒɪ.kəl/us
/lɪˈtɝː.dʒɪ.kəl/
relating to (a particular set of) the words, music, and actions used in ceremonies in some religions, ...
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function
noun
uk
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/us
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
the natural purpose (of something) or the duty (of ...
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(Definition ofliturgicalandfunctionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The distinction rests both uponliturgicalfunctionand on musical style.
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These art pieces often served aliturgicalfunction, whether as chalices or even as church buildings themselves.
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However, this is considered aliturgicalfunctionone fulfills and not an order to which one is ordained.
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Moreover, the symbolic nature of theliturgicalfunction, without disappearing, faded away, in favor of its practical aspect.
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It is also used by non-ordained persons carrying out aliturgicalfunction, such as altar servers.
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Stigand is performing aliturgicalfunction, possibly not the crowning itself.
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The mitre, zuchetto, and stole are generally worn by bishops when presiding over liturgical functions.
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From this position the primicerius also derived certain powers in the direction of liturgical functions.
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Lectors also had many liturgical functions to perform.
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The esonarthex and exonarthex have distinct liturgical functions.
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They are also visible during other special liturgical functions such as the wake and burial of their bishop.
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