ROGATION

rogation

(noun) a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

rogation (countable and uncountable, plural rogations)

A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.

(historical, Roman antiquity) The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.

Source: Wiktionary

Ro*ga"tion, n. Etym: [L. rogatio, fr. rogare, rogatum, to ask, beg, supplicate: cf. F. rogation. Cf. Abrogate, Arrogant, Probogue.]

1. (Rom. Antiq.)

Definition: The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.

2. (Eccl.)

Definition: Litany; supplication. He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use. Hooker. Rogation days (Eccl.), the three days which immediately precede Ascension Day; -- so called as being days on which the people, walking in procession, sang litanies of special supplication.

– Rogation flower (Bot.), a European species of milkwort (Polygala vulgaris); -- so called from its former use for garlands in Rogation week. Dr. Prior.

– Rogation week, the second week before Whitsunday, in which the Rogation days occur.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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