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*1 : a [[prayer]] consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate [[responses]] by the congregation | *1 : a [[prayer]] consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate [[responses]] by the congregation | ||
*2 a : a [[resonant]] or repetitive [[chant]] <a litany of cheering phrases — Herman Wouk> b : a usually lengthy recitation or enumeration <a familiar litany of complaints> c : a sizable series or set <a litany of problems> | *2 a : a [[resonant]] or repetitive [[chant]] <a litany of cheering phrases — Herman Wouk> b : a usually lengthy recitation or enumeration <a familiar litany of complaints> c : a sizable series or set <a litany of problems> | ||
| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | A '''litany''', in [[Christian]] [[worship]] and some forms of [[Jewish]] worship, is a form of [[prayer]] used in services and [[processions]], and consisting of a number of [[petitions]]. The word comes from the [[Latin]] ''litania'' and the Ancient Greek: λιτανεία (''litaneía''), which in turn comes from Ancient Greek: λιτή (''litê''), [[meaning]] "supplication". | ||
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Revision as of 13:29, 18 March 2012
Etymology
Middle English letanie, from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin litania, from Late Greek litaneia, from Greek, entreaty, from litanos supplicant
- Date: 13th century
Definitions
- 1 : a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
- 2 a : a resonant or repetitive chant <a litany of cheering phrases — Herman Wouk> b : a usually lengthy recitation or enumeration <a familiar litany of complaints> c : a sizable series or set <a litany of problems>
Description
A litany, in Christian worship and some forms of Jewish worship, is a form of prayer used in services and processions, and consisting of a number of petitions. The word comes from the Latin litania and the Ancient Greek: λιτανεία (litaneía), which in turn comes from Ancient Greek: λιτή (litê), meaning "supplication".
