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

On we labored, the golden evening sun glinting down upon our picturesque row of haymakers, nor did we cease until the angelus sounded from the village spire.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 27, June, 1873 by Various

Keed!" she said, going up to him and placing both hands on his broad shoulders; "I play the carillon after the angelus.

From Barbarians by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

As his angelus rings out I fancy all wild heads bowed in adoration.

From Old Plymouth Trails by Packard, Winthrop