novena

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von novena im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A recitation of prayers and devotions for nine consecutive days, especially one to a saint to ask for their intercession

a nine-day prayer series honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe

A term designating public or private devotional practices over a period of nine consecutive days; or, by extension, over a period of nine weeks, in which one day a week is set aside for the devotions

a service of prayers ( 9 )

{i} series of prayers lasting nine days (Roman Catholic Church)

a Roman Catholic devotion consisting of prayers on nine consecutive days

Silbentrennung

no·ve·na

Etymologie

[ nO-'vE-n& ] (noun.) 1853. Medieval Latin, from Latin, feminine of novenus nine each, from novem.