Gedenkgottesdienst

memorial service, commemorative service

noun ge-DENK-got-es-deenst Rare

Usage Note

Gedenkgottesdienst is a religious service held to honour and remember the dead, whether private individuals or victims of historical events. It combines liturgical prayer with public remembrance and is common on days of mourning such as Volkstrauertag.

Examples

"Zum Jahrestag des Unglücks hielt die Gemeinde einen Gedenkgottesdienst ab."

Natural Translation

On the anniversary of the disaster the congregation held a memorial service.

Literal Translation

On-the anniversary of-the disaster held the congregation a memorial-service.

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