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

I delayed so long getting my business done that it's time for the angelus.

From Là-bas by Wallace, Keene

He offered to accompany the priest when he went away, and they walked off towards the church where the angelus was ringing.

From The works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 5 Une Vie and Other Stories by Maupassant, Guy de

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