Sanctus en · PROPN
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin sānctus (“holy”), the opening word of the prayer in that language. The prayer is taken from Isaiah 6:3 and Matthew 21:9. Doublet of saint.
Meanings
- A prayer in Christian liturgy, beginning “Holy, holy, holy …” and typically said or sung as a hymn shortly before the anaphora.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sanctus | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (2)
fr Sanctus (liturgical prayer) · de Sanctus (liturgical prayer)