tersanctus

English - English

Definition of tersanctus in English English dictionary

in its Latin form, "Sanctus"

An ancient ascription of praise containing the word "Holy"

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Trisagion

An ancient ascription of praise (containing the word "Holy" in its Latin form, "Sanctus" thrice repeated), used in the Mass of the Roman Catholic Church and before the prayer of consecration in the communion service of the Church of England and the Protestant Episcopal Church

thrice repeated, used in the Mass of the Roman Catholic Church and before the prayer of consecration in the communion service of the Church of England and the Protestant Episcopal Church

Hyphenation

Ter·sanc·tus