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

O golden angelus that sounded prolonging uncertain memories, I have seen the swallows hovering to you and followed their dark trails of passage.

From Goblins and Pagodas by Fletcher, John Gould

A few minutes later the angelus sounded sweetly over the woods and meadows of Sainte Lesse.

From Barbarians by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

At nightfall, as the last angelus bell was ringing, the door of this mysterious place silently opened, and the Reverend Father Gaucher emerged to attend the evening church service.

From Letters from my Windmill by Daudet, Alphonse