Agnus Dei (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Paschal Lamb

Hypernyms

• Allegory

Meaning ²

A liturgical prayer beginning with these Latin words.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The priest led the congregation in the Agnus Dei, a liturgical prayer beginning with the Latin words "Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi".
• In the Catholic Mass, the Agnus Dei is sung or recited after the consecration of the bread and wine.
• The choir's beautiful rendition of the Agnus Dei brought a sense of peace to the worshipers.
• The Agnus Dei is a prayer of petition, asking for mercy and peace from the Lamb of God.
• During the Agnus Dei, the priest breaks the consecrated bread into smaller pieces, symbolizing the unity of the faithful.