What is an angus dei?

Answer 1

The spelling is "Agnus Dei." It means "Lamb of God." It refers to the sacrificial lamb of ancient Jewish rituals that was killed as an offering to God in penitence for sin. The term is used in a poem that appears in the Catholic mass immediately prior to receiving communion to refer to Jesus as the Lamb of God, the text of which is cited below:

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi
Miserere nobis
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi
Miserere nobis
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona nobis pacem.

Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world,
Have mercy upon us
Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world,
Have mercy upon us
Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world,
Grant us peace.

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Answer 2

Ag•nus De•i

Pronunciation: (ag'nus dē'ī, de'ē; ä'nyoos de'ē), [key]
1. Eccles.
a. a figure of a lamb as emblematic of Christ.
b. such a representation with the nimbus inscribed with the cross about its head, and supporting the banner of the cross.
2. a prayer addressed to Christ as Savior preceding the communion in the Mass.
3. a musical setting of this prayer.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

It means lamb of God in Latin and is a symbol for Jesus.

Answer 5

"Agnus dei" means "lamb of god" in Latin.

Answer 6

It means 'lamb of god'.

Answer 7

i dunno but i did watch the DaVinci code last night and now i know what the Opus dei are :)

Answer 8

something in latin