Meaning
homily, sermon
- homily, sermon delivered during a religious service
In a sentence
L'omelia del sacerdote ha toccato profondamente tutti i presenti.
The priest's homily deeply moved everyone present.
Durante l'omelia domenicale si è parlato di solidarietà e pace.
During the Sunday homily, solidarity and peace were discussed.
Il vescovo ha dedicato l'omelia ai giovani della diocesi.
The bishop dedicated his sermon to the young people of the diocese.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| omelia | feminine · singular |
| omelie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'omelie'.
- Synonymous with 'predica'; 'omelia' is more formal and liturgy-specific.