hierurgy

noun

hi·​er·​ur·​gy

ˈhīəˌrərjē,

-īˌrər-

plural -es

: an act or rite of worship : liturgy

Word History

Etymology

Greek hierourgia, from hierourgos sacrificing priest (from hier- + -ergos, from ergon work) + -ia -y

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