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angelus bell

 

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Noun angelus bell has 1 sense
  1. angelus bell, angelus - the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited
    --1 is a kind of bell, toll

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Angelus Bell


Description

The term "Angelus Bell" refers to a type of church bell used to signal the Angelus prayer, a devotion practiced in the Catholic Church. This bell is traditionally rung three times a day: at 6 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. The sound of the bell signals Catholics to pause and recite the Angelus prayer, which honors the Incarnation of Jesus Christ.


Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Church Bell

The term "Angelus Bell" can specifically refer to the bell itself, usually mounted in a tower or belfry of a church. When rung, it serves as a call to prayer and reminds the faithful to focus on Jesus and the prayers of the Angelus.


Sense 2: Angelus Prayer

Additionally, "Angelus Bell" can also denote the prayer recited during the ringing of the bell. The Angelus is a devotion that commemorates the Annunciation, or the moment when the Angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and become the mother of Jesus.


Examples in Sentences

1. The beautiful sound of the Angelus Bell echoed throughout the peaceful town.

2. When the Angelus Bell started ringing, the townspeople gathered in the church to say their prayers.

3. The Angelus Bell reminded the faithful of the time for reflection and prayer.


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