Definitions for: Oblation


[n] the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist
[n] the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity; "oblations for aid to the poor"



Webster (1913) Definition: Ob*la"tion, n. [L. oblatio: cf. F. oblation. See
Oblate.]
1. The act of offering, or of making an offering. --Locke.

2. Anything offered or presented in worship or sacred
service; an offering; a sacrifice.

A peculiar . . . oblation given to God. --Jer.
Taylor.

A pin was the usual oblation. --Sir. W.
Scott.

3. A gift or contribution made to a church, as for the
expenses of the eucharist, or for the support of the
clergy and the poor.

Synonyms: offering, religious offering

See Also: gift, giving, Offertory, religious ceremony, religious ritual

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