Associations to the word «Offertory»

OFFERTORY, noun. (Christianity) An anthem formerly sung as part of the Roman Catholic Mass or during the corresponding part of the Anglican Communion. [from 14th c.]

OFFERTORY, noun. (Christianity) The 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. [from 15th c.]

OFFERTORY, noun. The offerings of the congregation at a religious service.

OFFERTORY, noun. The part of the Eucharist when bread and wine are offered to God.