Religious Rite (Noun)
Meaning
An established ceremony prescribed by a religion; "the rite of baptism".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The wedding was conducted according to the traditional religious rite of the bride's family, complete with ancient incantations and sacred rituals.
- In many cultures, the coming-of-age ceremony is an important religious rite that marks a young person's transition to adulthood.
- The high priest led the congregation in the sacred religious rite of Passover, commemorating the Israelites' exodus from Egypt.
- The church's governing body voted to update the language used in the baptismal religious rite to make it more inclusive and accessible to modern congregations.
- For centuries, the mysterious initiates of the secret society practiced an intricate and complex religious rite that was known only to its members.