sursum corda

noun

The opening dialogue to the Preface of the Eucharistic Prayer or Anaphora in the liturgies of the Christian Church.

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Meanings

nounsursum corda (plural sursum cordas)

plural sursum cordas

  1. The opening dialogue to the Preface of the Eucharistic Prayer or Anaphora in the liturgies of the Christian Church.

Origin

Latin, meaning "lift up your hearts".

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