Prozession
religious procession
noun pro-tse-SYON Rare
Origin: from Latin processio (advance, procession)
Usage Note
Prozession is a formal, ordered walking ceremony with religious significance, such as the Fronleichnamsprozession (Corpus Christi procession) or a pilgrimage march. Participants typically carry crosses, candles, or sacred images through streets or countryside.
Examples
"Die Fronleichnamsprozession führte durch die geschmückten Straßen der Innenstadt."
Natural Translation
The Corpus Christi procession led through the decorated streets of the city centre.
Literal Translation
The Corpus-Christi-procession led through the decorated streets of-the inner-city.
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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