Usage Note
Sonntagspredigt is the sermon delivered at the Sunday service. In Protestant tradition the Predigt is central to worship; in Catholic settings the Homilie serves a similar role. The quality of a Sonntagspredigt is often discussed by parishioners over the subsequent week.
Examples
"Die Sonntagspredigt des Pfarrers drehte sich um das Thema Nächstenliebe."
Natural Translation
The pastor's Sunday sermon centred on the theme of neighbourly love.
Literal Translation
The Sunday-sermon of the pastor turned around the theme neighbourly-love.
Related Words
- Abendmahl Holy Communion; Lord's Supper
- Abendmahlsfeier Communion service, Lord's Supper celebration
- Allerheiligen All Saints' Day
- Altarraum chancel, sanctuary (area around the altar)
- Andachtsbild devotional image; prayer image
- Aschermittwoch Ash Wednesday
- Beichtgeheimnis seal of confession
- Bibelkreis Bible study group; Bible circle
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