Agnus Dei (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. Ecclesiastical.
    • a figure of a lamb as emblematic of Christ.
    • such a representation with the nimbus inscribed with the cross about its head, and supporting the banner of the cross.
  2. a prayer addressed to Christ as Savior preceding the communion in the Mass.
  3. a musical setting of this prayer.
noun Christianity
  1. the figure of a lamb bearing a cross or banner, emblematic of Christ
  2. a chant beginning with these words or a translation of them, forming part of the Roman Catholic Mass or sung as an anthem in the Anglican liturgy
  3. a wax medallion stamped with a lamb as emblem of Christ and blessed by the pope
Agnus Dei (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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