Associations to the word «Rogation»

Wiktionary

ROGATION, noun. A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.
ROGATION, noun. (historical) (Roman antiquity) The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.

Dictionary definition

ROGATION, noun. A solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy