Angelus Bell (Noun)
Meaning
The sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The soft chime of the angelus bell echoed through the quiet streets, signaling the time for evening prayer.
- As the angelus bell tolled, the priest bowed his head and began to recite the ancient prayer.
- In many rural villages, the angelus bell was a reassuring sound that marked the passage of time.
- The angelus bell had been rung every day at noon and six for as long as anyone could remember, a comforting tradition that brought the community together.
- As the sun began to set, the angelus bell rang out across the city, a beautiful sound that filled the hearts of the faithful with peace.