angelus
Example Sentences
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The Vatican confirmed the Pope will preside over the angelus prayer this coming Sunday, but next Wednesday's general audience will not take place "to safeguard the Holy Father's post-surgery recovery".
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2023
Pope Benedict XVI waves as he leads the Sunday angelus prayer in Saint Peter Square at the Vatican February 10, 2013.
From Time ● Feb. 11, 2013
There Mr. Perry found her just as the first stroke of the angelus sounded on the air.
From Frances Waldeaux by Davis, Rebecca Harding
From yellowing leaves, fluttering earthward, celebrating the glorious agony of the trees, from the clangorous angelus bidding the fields to slumber, rose a sweet persuasive voice, counseling perfect oblivion.
From The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians by Brower, Harriette
When the angelus is ringing, Near the convent will you walk, And recall the choral singing Which brought angels down our talk?
From The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume IV by Browning, Elizabeth Barrett
