angelus

Example Sentences

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The Vatican confirmed the Pope will preside over the angelus prayer this coming Sunday, but next Wednesday's general audience will not take place "to safeguard the Holy Father's post-surgery recovery".

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2023

Pope Benedict XVI waves as he leads the Sunday angelus prayer in Saint Peter Square at the Vatican February 10, 2013.

From Time • Feb. 11, 2013

They would linger a little in her head, and, perhaps, always wake at some sunset hour or some angelus chime, but not to trouble her.

From Bebee by Ouida

From yellowing leaves, fluttering earthward, celebrating the glorious agony of the trees, from the clangorous angelus bidding the fields to slumber, rose a sweet persuasive voice, counseling perfect oblivion.

From The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians by Brower, Harriette

The two cavaliers arrived at the entrance of the Presidio just as the church clock sounded the evening angelus.

From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Reid, Mayne