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-A '''homily''' is a commentary that follows a reading of scripture. In the [[Catholic Churches]], the [[Anglican Communion]], and in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]], a homily is usually given during [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]] (or [[Divine Liturgy]] for Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches) at the end of the [[Liturgy]] of the Word. +'''Divine Liturgy''' ({{lang-el|θεία λειτουργία}}, {{lang-rus|''Божественная литургия''}}) is the common term for the [[Eucharist]]ic service of the [[Byzantine church|Byzantine]] tradition of [[Christian liturgy]].
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-== Other senses ==+
-Contemporary clergy often use the term 'homily' to describe a short [[sermon]], such as one created for a [[wedding]] or [[funeral]].+
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-In colloquial usage, ''homily'' often means a sermon concerning a practical matter, a [[moralizing]] lecture or [[admonition]], or an inspirational saying or platitude.+
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-==See also==+
-* [[Homiliarium]]+
-* [[Homiletics]]+
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Divine Liturgy (Template:Lang-el, Template:Lang-rus) is the common term for the Eucharistic service of the Byzantine tradition of Christian liturgy.



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