Definition of epiclesis in English:

epiclesis

nounPlural epicleses ɛpɪˈkliːsɪs

Christian Church

The part of the Eucharistic prayer in which the presence of the Holy Spirit is invoked to bless the elements or the communicants.
Example sentencesExamples
- By suggesting this small correction, he has removed from the text any clear indication of an epiclesis.
- The eucharistic epiclesis in its classical form is a potent indicator of the deeper question concerning the relation of the Holy Spirit to the liturgy.
- The epiclesis reminds us that communion is not a private act between an individual Christian and God.
- A second epiclesis for the Spirit is prayed during the laying on of hands.
- The transformation is effected by the Holy Spirit whose descending is being prayed for in the epiclesis.
Synonyms
prayer, request, intercession, supplication, call, entreaty, solicitation, petition, appeal, suit

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek epiklēsis, from epikalein 'call on', from epi- + kalein 'call'.

单词	epiclesis
释义	Definition of epiclesis in English: epiclesis nounPlural epicleses ɛpɪˈkliːsɪs Christian Church The part of the Eucharistic prayer in which the presence of the Holy Spirit is invoked to bless the elements or the communicants. Example sentencesExamples By suggesting this small correction, he has removed from the text any clear indication of an epiclesis. The eucharistic epiclesis in its classical form is a potent indicator of the deeper question concerning the relation of the Holy Spirit to the liturgy. The epiclesis reminds us that communion is not a private act between an individual Christian and God. A second epiclesis for the Spirit is prayed during the laying on of hands. The transformation is effected by the Holy Spirit whose descending is being prayed for in the epiclesis. Synonyms prayer, request, intercession, supplication, call, entreaty, solicitation, petition, appeal, suit Origin Late 19th century: from Greek epiklēsis, from epikalein 'call on', from epi- + kalein 'call'.
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