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Tersanctus
[ tur-sangk-tuhs, ter- ]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Tersanctus1
< New Latin: literally, thrice holy (translation of Late Greek triságios ), equivalent to Latin ter thrice + sānctus holy; saint
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Example Sentences
The name is often applied erroneously to the Tersanctus.
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In the eighth book of the Apostolic Constitutions and also in the Liturgy of St. James we have the Tersanctus, Ἃγιος, ἃγιος, ἃγιος, Holy, holy, holy.
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There is nothing so majestic in Protestant hymnology as this Tersanctus of Bishop Heber.
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The various anthems, sentences and motets in all Christian languages bearing the titles “Trisagion” or “Tersanctus,” and “Te Deum” are taken from portions of this royal hymn.
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Tersanctus, the ascription of praise, Holy, Holy, Holy, preliminary to the consecrating prayer in Holy Communion.
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