rogation

rogation
[rə(ʊ)ˈgeɪʃ(ə)n]
noun
  1. [usu. as modifier](in the Christian Church) a solemn supplication consisting of the litany of the saints chanted on the three days before Ascension Day
    (基督教教会在基督升天节前三天举行的)祈祷;祈祷仪式:Rogation Week. 祈祷周
    Rogation Week.
rogational
adjective
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Latin rogatio(n-), from rogare 'ask'
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