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Term

Doxology

Also known as Doxologia

A usually trinitarian ascription of praise, such as the Gloria Patri (lesser doxology) or the Gloria in excelsis (greater doxology).

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Definition

An ascription of praise (Greek, doxologia, lit. 'words of glory'), usually trinitarian in form, and often beginning with, or including, the word 'glory'. The lesser doxology — 'Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit...' The greater doxology — the hymn Gloria in excelsis.

Scripture

  • Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! ... To him be glory forever. Amen.example

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  1. 1.J. G. Davies The New Westminster Dictionary of Liturgy and Worship. 1st American ed.. (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1986). 214Original citation: Davies, J. G. The New Westminster Dictionary of Liturgy and Worship. 1st American ed. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1986, 214.

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