Trisagion

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Etymology

From New Latin [Term?], from Ancient Greek thrice + holy.

Noun

Trisagion (plural Trisagions)

  1. A standard hymn of the Divine Liturgy in most of the Byzantine churches.
    • 1716, Thomas Browne, Christian Morals, 2nd edition edited by Samuel Johnson, London: J. Payne, 1756, Part I, p. 24,
      With these sure graces, while busy tongues are crying out for a drop of cold water, mutes may be in happiness, and sing the Trisagion in heaven.

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