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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.
fair / mass
'die Messe' and 'die Liturgie' both have to do with a religious service. 'die Messe' means a specific Catholic church service. 'die Liturgie' means the fixed order of this church service, that is, the prayers, rituals, and sequence. The words can be confused because the liturgy occurs within the Mass. The difference is: the Mass is the celebration itself; the liturgy is the form and order according to which it is celebrated.
Am Wochenende erklärt der Priester die Liturgie des Festgottesdienstes.
At the weekend, the priest explains the liturgy of the festive service.
Herr Fischer geht am Sonntag zur Messe in die Kirche.
Mr. Fischer goes to Mass at church on Sunday.