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Lavabo:
From the Latin for "I will wash." The part of the service where the celebrant goes through his ceremonial ablutions, using a water basin also called a lavabo or lavabo bowl. This is usually done after the Offertory at the Eucharist (before the elements are touched) or at other times such as when oil or chrism is used or after the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday.
Lectionary: The complex series of Biblical readings used in the Episcopal Church throughout the year. The Church uses a three-year cycle of lessons for Sunday readings and a two-year cycle for daily readings. The present Lectionary is based on the Roman Catholic lectionary established after Vatican II; readings are often the same on a given date between a
Roman Catholic and Episcopal service. The Lectionary can be found in the Book of Common Prayer (pp. 887ff.).
Lesson: A reading from the Bible during a worship service, sometimes also called Epistle. Lessons are usually read by a lay person (lector) and are not taken from the Gospel or the Psalms. Where applicable to the architecture, lessons are read from the epistle side of the church building and conclude with the reader saying, "The
Word of the Lord," "Here ends the reading," or "Here ends the lesson."
Litany: Any form of prayer with petitions and responses, such as
The Great Litany (BCP pp. 148ff).
Liturgy: From the Greek laos (people) and ergon (work), this literally means "the work of the people," and is generally used to refer to the entire, complete worship service.
'Liturgical' describes a particular style of worship that requires active participation (standing, sitting, knelling, recitation, common prayer, etc.) from both the clergy and laity. Episcopal, Lutheran, Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches are generally considered to be liturgical churches, while most Protestant denominations are not.
Lord's Prayer: The prayer taught by Christ, in which "we are bold to say" that God is "Our Father who art in heaven." (e.g., BCP p. 364). It occurs at the end of the Great Thanksgiving in
Holy Eucharist services.
Lord's Supper, The: The celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
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