How to Pronounce Epiclesis

To pronounce "epiclesis", say EP-icl-es-is — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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EP-icl-es-is

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"epiclesis" has 4 syllables: ep-icl-es-is.

What does epiclesis mean?

noun

  1. The part of the Divine Liturgy or the Mass in which the celebrant invokes the Holy Spirit to change the bread and wine on the altar into the body and blood of Jesus (said at the beginning of the offertory prayers in the Western tradition and at the end of the aforementioned in the Eastern tradition)
  2. A particular appearance or aspect of a deity.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "epiclesis"?▾

"Epiclesis" has 4 syllables: ep · icl · es · is.

What does "epiclesis" mean?▾

Epiclesis: The part of the Divine Liturgy or the Mass in which the celebrant invokes the Holy Spirit to change the bread and wine on the altar into the body and blood of Jesus (said at the beginning of the offertory prayers in the Western tradition and at the end of the aforementioned in the Eastern tradition)

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