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- Dictionaryhomily/ˈhɒmɪli/
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- 1. a religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction.
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A homily (from Greek ὁμιλία, homilía) is a commentary that follows a reading of scripture, giving the "public explanation of a sacred doctrine" or text. The works of Origen and John Chrysostom (known as Paschal Homily) are considered exemplary forms of Christian homily. Wikipedia