Religious Rituals

Definition

Religious rituals are formalized actions performed within religious traditions to express devotion, communicate with deities, seek blessings, or commemorate important events. These rituals often involve symbolic gestures, prayers, chants, offerings, and ceremonies.

Related terms

Ceremonies: Formal events conducted for specific purposes within religious practices.

Sacraments: Rituals in certain Christian denominations that symbolize spiritual truths and confer divine grace.

Pilgrimages: Journeys undertaken by individuals to sacred places for religious purposes.