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quadragesima

/ˌkwɒd.rəˈdʒɛs.ɪ.mə/

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noun

/ˌkwɒd.rəˈdʒɛs.ɪ.mə/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее первое воскресенье Великого поста, знаменующее начало великопостного периода в христианском литургическом календаре.

A proper noun referring to the first Sunday in Lent, marking the beginning of the Lenten season in the Christian liturgical calendar.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. First Sunday of LentC2formal

    The first Sunday in the season of Lent in the Christian liturgical calendar, marking the beginning of the forty-day period of fasting and reflection before Easter.

    ruПервое воскресенье Великого поста

    • Quadragesima Sunday is observed with special church services.
    • Many Christians begin their Lenten practices on Quadragesima.
    • The readings for Quadragesima focus on themes of repentance and preparation.
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