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Meaning of epiclesis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ɛpɪˈkli.sɪs/

Definitions

  1. A prayer invoking the Holy Spirit, especially one offered in the liturgical context of the Eucharist so as to change the elements of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus.
  2. A particular appearance or aspect of a deity.
    Greek, Roman

Equivalents

Deutsch Epiklese
Español epíclesis
Français épiclèse
Italiano epiclesi
Nederlands Epiklese
Polski epikleza
Português epiclese

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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