liturgical
adjective
li·tur·gi·cal
lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl 
li-
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of liturgy
the liturgical calendar
liturgical music
2
: using or favoring the use of liturgy
liturgical churches
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The Cupichs attended a parish where mass was celebrated in Latin (the liturgical changes of the Second Vatican Council were yet to come) but the sermons were spoken in Croatian.
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René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
Alongside official ceremonies and liturgical events, Leo is expected to emphasize his concern for marginalized communities.
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Tiago Ventura,
Time,
6 June 2026
The Vatican authorized Esperanto for liturgical use decades ago, and Radio Vaticana still publishes news and papal updates in Esperanto online three times a week.
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Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
The document has been commented on more widely than previous popes’ encyclicals, which traditionally have been heavy on turgid liturgical language.
—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
26 May 2026
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René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
Alongside official ceremonies and liturgical events, Leo is expected to emphasize his concern for marginalized communities.
—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
6 June 2026
The Vatican authorized Esperanto for liturgical use decades ago, and Radio Vaticana still publishes news and papal updates in Esperanto online three times a week.
—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
The document has been commented on more widely than previous popes’ encyclicals, which traditionally have been heavy on turgid liturgical language.
—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for liturgical
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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgical. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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