epiclesis
Pronunciation: /ɛpɪˈkli.sɪs/
The English word “epiclesis” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A prayer invoking the Holy Spirit, especially one offered in the liturgical context of the Eucharist so as to change the elements of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus.
- A particular appearance or aspect of a deity.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἐπίκλησις (epíklēsis, “invocation”).
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