Tersanctus

[ tur-sangk-tuhs, ter- ]

noun

1. Sanctus ( def 1 ).

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

Example Sentences

The name is often applied erroneously to the Tersanctus.

From Project Gutenberg

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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