noun🔗ShareOffertoireAn anthem formerly sung as part of the Roman Catholic Mass or during the corresponding part of the Anglican Communion."The church choir practiced the beautiful offertory for next Sunday's service. "La chorale de l'église a répété le magnifique offertoire pour le service de dimanche prochain.religionmusicritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOffertoire, quêteThe part of the Eucharist service when offerings of bread and wine are placed on the altar and when any collection is taken; also, the money or other things collected."During the church service, the ushers passed the basket around for the offertory. "Pendant la messe, les huissiers ont fait passer le panier pour la quête.religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOffertoireA linen or silken cloth anciently used in various ceremonies connected with the administration of the Eucharist."The priest carefully unfolded the embroidered offertory, preparing it to receive the bread and wine for communion. "Le prêtre déplia soigneusement l'offertoire brodé, le préparant à recevoir le pain et le vin pour la communion.religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading