versicle

A short verse recited or sung by a religious leader during public worship, typically followed by a response from the congregation.

• 🇷🇺Короткий стих, произносимый или поемый религиозным лидером во время общественного богослужения, обычно с последующим ответом общины.

1. Short liturgical verse C2 formal

   A brief verse recited or chanted by a religious leader during a service, which is then answered by the congregation.

   • The priest intoned the versicle, and the congregation responded in unison.
   • During the evening prayer, the versicle was followed by a hymn.
   • The versicle 'The Lord be with you' is a common part of the liturgy.

   🇷🇺Короткий литургический стих

• versicles plural form
• versicles' possessive plural form
• versicle's possessive singular form