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From the Latin Mass and sung during the Priest's preparation for communion.{{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Agnus Dei |subtopics = [[Lamb of God]] |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |}}
==="Agnus Dei" is a Latin===term meaning [[Lamb of God]]. It is figurative language that is used to refer to [[Jesus]] in his role of the perfect sacrificial offering that atones for the sins of humanity. Agnus Dei is used to refer to several things related to this imagery.
:Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi, misere nobis.:Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, misere nobis.:Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem. ===Liturgy===
===English===In [[Roman Catholicism]] "the Agnus Dei" refers to singing or reciting "Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world; have mercy on us" during the fraction (breaking of the bread in [[Communion]]). These words are based upon [[John the Baptist]]'s reference in [[John 1:29]] to Jesus.
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====Latin words==== : Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi, misere nobis.: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, misere nobis.: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem. ====English words==== :Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; have mercy on us. :Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. :Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace. ==Quotes== ==Links==* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnus_Dei Wikipedia - Agnus Dei] {{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Church]] -> [[Church service]] -> [[Liturgy]]
