TRISAGION

Etymology

Noun

Trisagion (plural Trisagions)

A standard hymn of the Divine Liturgy in most of the Byzantine churches.

Synonyms

• Tersanctus

Anagrams

• rigatonis

Source: Wiktionary


Tris*ag"i*on, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Eccl.)

Definition: An ancient anthem, -- usually known by its Latin name tersanctus.See Tersanctus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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