Novenae: meaning, definitions and examples
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novenae
[ noสหviหnษ ]
religious practice
A novena is a form of worship consisting of special prayers or services on nine successive days, often dedicated to a specific intention or petition. It is commonly observed in various Christian traditions, particularly in Catholicism, to seek grace or assistance from a particular saint or for a specific purpose.
Synonyms
penitential service, prayer.
Examples of usage
- She attended the novena to pray for her family's health.
- The church holds a novena every year in honor of Saint Jude.
- During the novena, congregants gather daily to recite prayers.
- He completed the novena as a way to express his gratitude.
- Many people participate in the novena leading up to Christmas.
Translations
Translations of the word "novenae" in other languages:
๐ต๐น novena
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคตเฅเคจเคคเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช neun
๐ฎ๐ฉ novena
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะฒ'ััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ dziewiฤ ta
๐ฏ๐ต ไน
๐ซ๐ท neuf
๐ช๐ธ nueve
๐น๐ท dokuz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุณุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ devฤt
๐ธ๐ฐ devรคลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ไน
๐ธ๐ฎ devet
๐ฎ๐ธ nรญu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาัะท
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ doqquz
๐ฒ๐ฝ nueve
Etymology
The term 'novena' is derived from the Latin word 'novem', meaning 'nine'. It refers to the practice of saying prayers for nine consecutive days, a tradition rooted in the early Christian church. This custom became more formalized in the Middle Ages as a way to deepen spiritual devotion and seek intercession from saints. Novenas can vary in format, often including specific prayers, meditations, and reflections on Scripture. The popularity of novenas grew notably within Catholicism, where they were often linked to various feast days or intentions, making them an integral part of the faith's devotional life. Today, novenas are conducted worldwide and have expanded to include prayers for various needs, from personal intentions to communal prayers for peace and healing.