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Etymology of the Latin word liturgia

the Late Latin word liturgia (liturgy)
derived from the Greek word leitourgia, λειτουργία (public function (as priest ('liturgy') or almsgiver))
derived from the Greek word leitourgos, λειτουργός (a public servant; a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man))
derived from the Greek word leitos

Derivations in other languages

English liturgy

Usage

Word found in Late Latin



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