Agnus Dei

Agnus Dei ({not transcribed})

[Latin, lamb of God.]

(a)

(Roman Catholic Church) A figure of a lamb bearing a cross or flag.

(b)

(Roman Catholic Church) A cake of wax stamped with such a figure. It is made from the remains of the paschal candles and blessed by the Pope.

(c)

(Roman Catholic Church) A triple prayer in the sacrifice of the Mass, beginning with the words “Agnus Dei.”