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orthodoxy sunday

or·tho·dox·y Sun·day
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-thuh-dok-see suhn-dey, -dee]
    • /ˈɔr θəˌdɒk si ˈsʌn deɪ, -di/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-thuh-dok-see suhn-dey, -dee]
    • /ˈɔr θəˌdɒk si ˈsʌn deɪ, -di/

Definition of orthodoxy sunday words

  • noun orthodoxy sunday a solemn festival held on the first Sunday of Lent (Orthodoxy Sunday) commemorating the restoration of the use of icons in the church (a.d. 842) and the triumph over all heresies. 1

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Origin of orthodoxy sunday

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Orthodoxy sunday

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orthodoxy sunday popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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