epiclesis

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Synonyms: epiklesis, epicleses, epicrisis, epithesis, epiplexis, epicness

Antonyms: epiklesis, epicleses, epicrisis, epithesis, epiplexis, epicness

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|Christianity}} A prayer invoking the [[Holy Spirit]], especially one offered in the [[liturgical]] context of the [[Eucharist]] so as to change the [[elements]] of bread and wine into the body and blood of [[Jesus]].
2. {{lb|en|Greek mythology|Roman mythology}} A particular [[appearance]] or [[aspect]] of a deity.

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