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Kirchenjahr

church year, liturgical year

noun KIR-khen-yahr Rare
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Usage Note

Kirchenjahr is the annual cycle of liturgical seasons and feasts observed by Christian churches, beginning with Advent. It structures worship, readings, and the colour of vestments and shapes the cultural rhythm of life in traditionally Christian communities.

Examples

"Das Kirchenjahr beginnt mit dem ersten Adventssonntag."

Natural Translation

The church year begins with the first Sunday of Advent.

Literal Translation

The church-year begins with the first Advent-Sunday.

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