epiclesis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɛpɪˈkli.sɪs/
- /ɛpɪˈkleɪ.sɪs/
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἐπίκλησις (epíklēsis, “invocation”).
Meanings
- A prayer invoking the Holy Spirit, especially one offered in the liturgical context of the Eucharist so as to change the elements of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus.
- (Greek, Roman) A particular appearance or aspect of a deity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| epicleses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Holonyms
Translations (9)
pt epiclese (prayer invoking the Holy Spirit) · fr épiclèse (prayer invoking the Holy Spirit) · pl epikleza (prayer invoking the Holy Spirit) · ja エピクレーシス (prayer invoking the Holy Spirit) · nl Epiklese (prayer invoking the Holy Spirit) · es epíclesis (prayer invoking the Holy Spirit) · de Epiklese (prayer invoking the Holy Spirit) · it epiclesi (prayer invoking the Holy Spirit) · cs epikleze (prayer invoking the Holy Spirit)