epiclesis

See also: epíclesis

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐπίκλησις (epíklēsis, “invocation”).

Noun

epiclesis (plural epicleses)

(Christianity) A prayer invoking the Holy Spirit, especially one offered in the liturgical context of the Eucharist so as to change the elements of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus.
Holonym: anaphora
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A particular appearance or aspect of a deity.

Translations

prayer invoking the Holy Spirit

Dutch: Epiklese f
French: épiclèse (fr) f
German: Epiklese (de) f
Italian: epiclesi (it) f
Japanese: エピクレーシス (epikurēshizu)
Polish: epikleza (pl) f
Portuguese: epiclese (pt) f
Spanish: epíclesis f

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