A missa
Example: A missa de domingo atrai muitos fiéis à igreja central.
Definition
"A missa" refers to the Catholic religious ceremony known as the Mass, which involves rituals such as prayers, hymns, and the Eucharist, typically held in a church to commemorate the Last Supper and worship God.
Etymology
The term "a missa" comes from Latin 'missa,' which originally referred to the dismissal at the end of the service. Over time, it came to signify the entire Christian liturgical celebration. Did you know that the word is linked to the Latin verb 'mittere,' meaning 'to send'?
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