liturgische

Liturgische is the Dutch adjective meaning liturgical, relating to liturgy or public worship in Christian tradition. In Dutch usage, it is attached to nouns to describe what pertains to the ordered rites, prayers, and sacraments conducted during worship, such as liturgische muziek (liturgical music), liturgische kleding (liturgical vestments), and liturgische handelingen (liturgical rites). The noun liturgie (liturgy) refers to the prescribed form of public worship and the sequence of prayers, readings, sacrifices, and sacraments performed in a service.

In Christian contexts, liturgy is shaped by historical traditions. Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and many Protestant denominations maintain structured liturgies, though the complexity and content vary. Core elements often include an opening rite, Scripture readings, a sermon or homily, prayers, the celebration of the Eucharist or Communion, and a blessing. Many churches follow a liturgical calendar that tracks seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time; corresponding liturgical colors guide vestments and altar arrangements.

The term liturgische is widely used in church literature, education, and media to distinguish ritual-centered worship from more spontaneous or informal forms described as non-liturgical worship. In scholarly discussions, liturgy is studied as a historical and theological phenomenon, examining how rites communicate belief and identity within religious communities.