Litany
/ˈlɪtəni//ˈlɪtəni/The word "litany" originated from the Greek word "litane" meaning "supplication" or "plea." In the early Christian Church, this term was used to describe a formal Christian prayer that involved the repetition of petitions or supplications to God, often by the people as a whole. The litanies were originally a part of Christian worship services, particularly during penitential seasons such as Lent. The prayers comprising the litanies were intended for the intercession of saints, and requests were made for their assistance in supplicating God. The litanies grew and evolved over time, becoming more structured and elaborate. Today, they continue to be an integral part of Christian worship, particularly in the Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant churches. They are often used during specific occasions such as funerals, healing services, and great feasts. In essence, the word "litany" reflects the spiritual concept of supplication, a humble and earnest asking for divine favor, which has been adopted and promulgated by the Christian Church as a form of prayer.
a series of prayers to God for use in church services, spoken by a priest, etc., with set responses by the people
một loạt những lời cầu nguyện lên Chúa để sử dụng trong các buổi lễ ở nhà thờ, do một linh mục đọc, v.v., với sự đáp ứng của người dân
a long boring account of a series of events, reasons, etc.
một tài khoản dài nhàm chán về một loạt các sự kiện, lý do, v.v.
một loạt lời phàn nàn
