A-Z Religion

Question

Write in alphabetical order starting with "A" all fall within religion (it may be religious stuffs, religious order, religious places, feeling, holiday..). If the word is specific - please, explain what it's mean (if it's possible).

Post your Spanish religious-word together with it's English translation.

And, if you want, find a picture and post that as well...

A

adoración - adoration

In the Latin Rite Catholic Church, the worship of Christ, staying under the Eucharistic species (the consecrated bread and wine). Can be carried out in silence, and as a special worship.

You have done a great job on this thread, Vic! - sanlee, Jun 24, 2010

Hear, hear! - peregrinamaria, Jun 24, 2010

What a wonderful thread. Great suggestion! - Nise, Jul 4, 2010

Thank's, but without all of your's contributions this thread would be not so good. So, thank's all of you! :) - Vic_V, Jul 4, 2010

Hi Vic, "thanks" does not need an apostrophe. "Your contributions". And it's a pleasure - brilliant and informative game. Thank you!! - peregrinamaria, Jul 14, 2010

Thank you! - Vic_V, Jul 23, 2010

Answer 1

M

matrimonio - marriage, protection of

The terms "protection of marriage" or "protection of traditional marriage" are used by religious and social conservatives to refer to activity designed to give opposite-sex couples special privileges and to prevent loving committed same-sex couples from marrying and thereby protecting themselves and their children with approximately 1,500 state and federal government benefits, rights and obligations.

Answer 2

las llaves del paraíso - keys to paradise

Answer 3

Orden Sacerdotal - Roman Catholic Sacrament of Holy Orders culminating in a priest's ordination

Answer 4

Sagrada Famila

The Holy Family Church!

Joe, you skipped some letters... - Vic_V, Jun 17, 2010

Answer 5

L

ládano (incienso) - labdanum (incense)

Answer 6

Elogie al Señor = Praise the Lord

Answer 7

Alabe a Dios = Praise the Lord

Answer 8

Virgen del Carmen - Nuestra Señora de Monte Carmel - Our Lady of Mt Carmel

Patroness of the Sea and of the Spanish Navy

Answer 9

Trinidad Santa - Holy Trinity

Answer 10

lamentación = Lamentations (book of the Bible)

Answer 11

O

obispo - bishop

Answer 12

G

Guadalupe - pilgrimage center The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, were Our Lady was appear to Indian Juan Diego on December 12, 1531.

Answer 13

Feliz Navidad = Merry Christmas

Answer 14

Cristo = Christ

"The Sermon on the Mount", Stanford Memorial Church, California, U. S. A - sanlee, Jun 14, 2010

Answer 15

Católico romano -Roman Catholic