liturgical
adjective
li·tur·gi·cal
lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl 
li-
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of liturgy
the liturgical calendar
liturgical music
2
: using or favoring the use of liturgy
liturgical churches
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Her husband, my grandfather, was not only a composer who wrote liturgical music, motets, symphonies, and string quartets but also a beloved music teacher who believed that music was as crucial to the development of the mind as math.
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Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, Catholics started observing the liturgical season of Lent.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
As the liturgical season of Advent comes to a close, here are three different ways people around the world celebrate the season – with food.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
The clergy wore liturgical capes designed by French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.
—NBC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, Catholics started observing the liturgical season of Lent.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
As the liturgical season of Advent comes to a close, here are three different ways people around the world celebrate the season – with food.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
The clergy wore liturgical capes designed by French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.
—NBC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgical. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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