Epiclesis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɛpɪˈkli.sɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Epiclesis is a noun meaning (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A particular appearance or aspect of a deity.
Meaning
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A particular appearance or aspect of a deity.
More Meanings
- (Christianity) 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.
Word Forms
- epicleses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eucharistic, epiklesis, ecphonesis, euchologion, epistle, euchology.
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