Lententide (Noun)
Meaning
A period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The somber mood of Lententide provided the perfect atmosphere for self-reflection and contemplation.
- During Lententide, Monica made sure to attend daily Mass and prayer meetings in her local church.
- In many Christian denominations, meat consumption is restricted on Fridays throughout the Lententide period.
- As a way to observe Lententide, Peter decided to fast one day a week and donate his savings to charity.
- The priest reminded his congregation of the importance of spiritual reflection and prayer during the Lententide season.