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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Epiphany celebrates the appearance of the Magi (Wise Men) to the newborn Jesus and marks the end of the liturgical season of Christmas.
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Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical season of Lent, which falls 6½ weeks before Easter each year.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Lent is one of the five seasons on the Catholic liturgical calendar, along with Advent, Christmas, Easter, and Ordinary Time.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 14 Jan. 2026
Grace was an acolyte at Lord's Chapel, wise in the ways of liturgical response.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical season of Lent, which falls 6½ weeks before Easter each year.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Lent is one of the five seasons on the Catholic liturgical calendar, along with Advent, Christmas, Easter, and Ordinary Time.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 14 Jan. 2026
Grace was an acolyte at Lord's Chapel, wise in the ways of liturgical response.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgical. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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