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| − | topic_name = Agnus Dei |
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| − | subtopics = [[Lamb of God]] |
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| − | "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.
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| − | ===Liturgy===
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| − | 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====
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| − | : Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi, misere nobis.
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| − | : Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, misere nobis.
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| − | : Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem.
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| − | ====English words====
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| − | : Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; have mercy on us.
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| − | : Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.
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| − | : Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.
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| − | ==Quotes==
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| − | ==Links==
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| − | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnus_Dei Wikipedia - Agnus Dei]
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