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

What had ye done to her, years upon years, That her head should be bowed down thus— Thus for your golden vespers, And deepening angelus?

From Collected Poems Volume Two by Noyes, Alfred

Hence, also, the bell tolled in the morning, at noon, and in the evening to indicate the time when the angelus is to be recited.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various