Rite (Noun)

Any customary observance or practice.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

An established ceremony prescribed by a religion; "the rite of baptism".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The ancient priest carefully prepared for the sacred rite, a ritual that had been passed down for generations.
In many Eastern Orthodox churches, the rite of exorcism is still performed as part of the baptismal ceremony.
The native American tribe had a rich tradition of sacred rites and rituals, many of which were closely tied to the cycles of nature.
As part of her spiritual journey, the young woman had traveled to distant lands to experience different religious rites and ceremonies.
The old monk was renowned for his beautiful chanting, which he sang with devotion during the rite of vespers each evening.