What is another word for Litanies?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪtənɪz] (IPA)

Litanies refer to a series of prayers or petitions that are recited by a group of people in unison. Some synonyms for litanies include invocations, supplications, petitions, intercessions, entreaties, and appeals. These words all imply a sense of earnestness and urgency in seeking divine help or intervention. Additionally, some other words that share a similar meaning to litanies include chants, hymns, and psalms. These terms are often used in a religious context and are tied to the idea of group worship and communal prayer. Regardless of the word used, the essence of litanies remains the same - a heartfelt plea for assistance or guidance from a higher power.

What are the hypernyms for Litanies?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Litanies

The low murmuring of the priests could now be heard in prayer and exhortation, with the faint responses of the prisoners, and now and then the voices of the choir at a distance, chanting the Litanies of the saints.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
After this the mass was celebrated, the holy communion administered to him and holy water sprinkled over him, and he was led in procession with reading of Litanies to the entrance of the purgatory, where a third attempt was made to dissuade him from entering.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
Every one of the six Litanies begins with language similar to that which he recommended.
"A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer"
William Reed Huntington

Related words: catholic litany, rosary, prayer, prayer book, santos kinas, prayer for family members

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