An
"opening prayer" is a short prayer that is said at the beginning of a religious gathering or event to ask for guidance, blessings, and protection. It is meant to set a positive and respectful tone for the gathering and can be led by a religious leader or any member of the community.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«opening»
«prayer»
Sentences with «opening prayer»
- Recourse to Blessed Pope John XXIII's opening prayer of the Second Vatican Council may be apposite: (faith.org.uk)
- It made that clear in Marsh v. Chambers (1983), where it upheld a tradition of opening prayers in the Nebraska state legislature. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
- As Sir Ken's casket was carried inside the cathedral hundreds of mourners gathered under a big screen outside to watch as the service began, with opening prayers led by Canon Myles Davies, acting Dean of Liverpool. (premierchristianity.com)
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