religious assembly
[/rɪˈlɪdʒəs əˈsɛmbli/]
nounpl: religious assemblies
assembleia religiosa
1. A gathering of people for worship, prayer, or religious purposes
The church held a religious assembly every Sunday morning.
A igreja realizava uma assembleia religiosa todos os domingos de manhã.
2. A formal meeting of members of a religious organization or congregation
The religious assembly voted on the new church policies.
A assembleia religiosa votou sobre as novas políticas da igreja.
3. A legislative or deliberative body in a religious context
The general religious assembly of the denomination met annually.
A assembleia religiosa geral da denominação se reunia anualmente.
In Brazil, religious assemblies are common across Catholic, Evangelical, and Pentecostal churches. They serve both spiritual and administrative purposes. In the USA, the term is widely used in Protestant denominations, Jewish congregations, and other faith communities. The concept reflects democratic principles in religious governance while maintaining spiritual focus.
Related Idioms & Phrases
call a religious assembly
convene a religious assembly
attend a religious assembly
hold a religious assembly
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