prostration
see also: Prostration
Noun
Prostration
Proper noun
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see also: Prostration
Noun
prostration
- The act or condition of prostrating oneself (lying flat), as a sign of humility.
- A part of the ordination of Catholic and Orthodox priests.
- The ordination ceremony includes a variety of rituals, rich in meaning and history, e.g., the prostration, laying on of hands, anointing of hands, giving of the chalice and paten, and sign of peace. — Diocese of Rochester, NY ↗
- Being laid face down (prone).
- The condition of being prostrated, as from heat; complete loss of strength.
- A reverential bow performed in Middle Eastern cultures.
- 1 March 2018, Tusdiq Din on BBC Sport, Mohamed Salah: Is Liverpool striker's success improving engagement with Muslim fans? ↗
- Their faith can be seen in their mannerisms on the pitch - cupping hands in silent pre-kick-off prayer or prostration after hitting the back of the net.
- 1 March 2018, Tusdiq Din on BBC Sport, Mohamed Salah: Is Liverpool striker's success improving engagement with Muslim fans? ↗
Prostration
Proper noun
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