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Home  » Resources » Glossary » Rite

Rite

A sequence of actions that must be followed to perform a religious ceremony. The set of actions is largely symbolic, for example offering food to statues symbolises sacrificing to a deity. The ritual actions are often accompanied by set phrases.

Synonyms:
Ceremony, Ceremonies, Liturgy, rites, rituals
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