die Kreuzverehrung
Translation
veneration of the Cross
Examples
Die Kreuzverehrung ist ein Ritus am Karfreitag.
The veneration of the Cross is a rite on Good Friday.
Grammar Patterns
die Kreuzverehrung + takes place. The veneration of the Cross takes place in the church.
Similar Words
die Anbetung (worship), die Reliquienverehrung (veneration of relics)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Kreuz' (cross) and 'Verehrung' (veneration, adoration).
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'Kreuz' (cross) and 'Verehrung' (veneration) to understand its meaning.