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liturgy
The fixed order and complete set of rites, prayers, and ceremonies of a religious service, especially in Christianity.
Die katholische Liturgie für die Osternacht ist besonders feierlich und symbolträchtig.
The Catholic liturgy for the Easter Vigil is especially solemn and rich in symbolism.
'Liturgie' (liturgy) is a technical term from religion and theology. In general usage, people are more likely to speak of the 'Ordnung' (order) or the 'Ablauf des Gottesdienstes' (order of the church service).
Für seine Doktorarbeit analysiert er die Entwicklung der frühmittelalterlichen Liturgie.
For his doctoral thesis, he is analyzing the development of early medieval liturgy.
Common verbs used with 'Liturgie' (liturgy) are 'die Liturgie feiern' (to celebrate the liturgy) or 'der Liturgie folgen' (to follow the liturgy). It is often specified by the particular denomination, e.g. 'die katholische Liturgie' (the Catholic liturgy).
Der Priester feiert die Liturgie am Altar.
The priest celebrates the liturgy at the altar.
The word appears almost exclusively in a religious context. Nearby words like 'Gottesdienst' (church service), 'Kirche' (church), 'Gebet' (prayer), 'Ritus' (rite), or 'Zeremonie' (ceremony) are a clear signal.
Im Gottesdienst folgt die Gemeinde einer festen Liturgie mit Gebeten und Gesängen.
During the church service, the congregation follows a fixed liturgy with prayers and hymns.
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Der Gottesdienst refers to the religious service as a specific event. Die Liturgie, by contrast, means the established order of prayers, rites, and ceremonies within that service. So ask whether you are attending a service or describing its prescribed form and sequence.
Die Liturgie des Gottesdienstes folgt heute einer besonders festgelegten Ordnung.
Today, the service's liturgy follows a particularly prescribed order.
Am Sonntag besuchen wir den Gottesdienst in unserer Kirche.
On Sunday, we are attending the church service at our church.
