Definitions for novena
noʊˈvi nə, nə-; -ninove·na

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1. novenanoun

   a Roman Catholic devotion consisting of prayers on nine consecutive days

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. novenanoun

   A recitation of prayers and devotions for nine consecutive days, especially one to a saint to ask for their intercession

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1. Novena

   A novena (from Latin: novem, "nine") is an ancient tradition of devotional praying in Christianity, consisting of private or public prayers repeated for nine successive days or weeks. The nine days between the Feast of the Ascension and Pentecost, when the disciples gathered in the upper room and devoted themselves to prayer, is often considered to be the first novena.In some Christian communities, such as in Africa, Latin America and the Philippines, novena traditions are popular and include devotional rituals such as congregational prayers, the decoration of statues, hymn singing with music, as well as community fiesta events over beverages, refreshments or processions. Novenas are most often prayed by members of the Roman Catholic Church, but also by Lutherans, Anglicans, and Eastern Orthodox Christians; they have been used in ecumenical Christian settings as well. The prayers are often derived from devotional prayer books, or consist of the recitation of the rosary (a "rosary novena"), or of short prayers through the day. Novena prayers are customarily printed in small booklets, and the novena is often dedicated to a specific angel, saint, Marian title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or one of the persons of the Holy Trinity.

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1. novena

   A novena is a form of devotional worship in Christianity where specific prayers or services are performed for nine consecutive days or weeks. The term is derived from the Latin term "novem", meaning nine. The practice is common in the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox Churches and is often used as part of prayers for specific intentions or grace.

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1. Novena

   A novena is an institutional act of religious pious devotion in the Roman Catholic Church, often consisting of private or public prayers repeated for nine successive days in belief of obtaining special intercessory graces. The prayers are often derived from devotional prayer books, or consist of the recitation of the rosary, or of short prayers through the day. Novena prayers are customarily printed in small booklets, and the novena is often dedicated to a specific angel, saint, a specific Marian title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or it invokes one of the personages of the Holy Trinity. Within the Roman Catholic discipline, novena prayers for public use must have an Imprimatur, Nihil Obstat, and Imprimi potest. These ecclesiastical sanctions are usually granted by a bishop or any ranking prelate for publication and approval.

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1. Novena

   nō-vē′na, n. a devotion lasting nine days, to obtain a particular request, through the intercession of the Virgin or some saint. [L. novenus, nine each, novem, nine.]

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1. • Roman Catholic
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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of novena in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of novena in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=novena
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Novena
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novena
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=novena
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=novena