epiclesis
See also: epíclesis
English edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek ἐπίκλησις (epíklēsis, “invocation”).
Noun edit
epiclesis (plural epicleses)
- (Christianity) A prayer invoking the Holy Spirit, especially one offered in the liturgical context of the Eucharist so as to change the elements of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus.
- Holonym: anaphora
- (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A particular appearance or aspect of a deity.