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Litany vs. Liturgy
Litany
/ˈlɪtəni/Examples:
The speaker droned on, a litany of broken promises.Her journal was a litany of daily struggles and triumphs.The endless litany of complaints wore him down.
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Liturgy
/ˈlɪtədʒi/Examples:
The liturgy was a harmony of prayer and song.He studied ancient liturgy manuscripts for his thesis.The priest altered the liturgy for the special service.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember, litany usually refers to a long list or a repetitive series of prayers, often with a ceremonial flavor.
- Think of liturgy as a more structured set of rituals performed in religious services.
- Litany can be thought of as a series that might be repetitive, like a list or a prayer with responses, whereas liturgy is more about the order and structure of the worship service itself.
- Litany often involves responses between a leader and congregation, suggesting interaction, while liturgy is the full service and ceremony.
- Consider litany as more flexible and used beyond strictly religious contexts, while liturgy remains connected with the sacred rituals.
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