"Benedictus" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Benedictuses [plural]
Etymology: From Ecclesiastical Latin benedictus (“blessed, praised”), from benedīcō (“I speak well (of)”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|EL.|benedictus||blessed, praised}} Ecclesiastical Latin benedictus (“blessed, praised”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Benedictus (plural Benedictuses)
  1. (Western Christianity) The Gospel canticle of Zechariah (Luke 1:68–79), with the incipit Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel (“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel”). Categories (topical): Christianity, Named prayers
    Sense id: en-Benedictus-en-noun-39C68Jt2 Disambiguation of Named prayers: 41 50 10 Topics: Christianity, Western-Christianity
  2. (Western Christianity) The second part of the Sanctus, beginning, Benedictus qui venit in nomine domini (“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord”), and historically often sung as a separate piece of music. Categories (topical): Christianity, Named prayers
    Sense id: en-Benedictus-en-noun-J~gxZAD7 Disambiguation of Named prayers: 41 50 10 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 33 46 22 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 26 61 13 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 33 50 17 Topics: Christianity, Western-Christianity
  3. (music) The music that accompanies either of the above. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-Benedictus-en-noun-tt4HOGKb Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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