Definition of "offertorium" [offertorium]

• Same as offertory. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Nor would the Emperor let him depart without a further sign of royal favour, for he was commanded to write a Mass, an offertorium, and a trumpet concerto to celebrate the dedication of a new chapel in the city."
• "_Offertory_ (sometimes spelled _offertoire_, or _offertorium_) -- a piece of music played or sung during the taking up of the offering in the church service."
• "The Gregorian Sacramentary contains only the rubric: "deinde offertorium, et dicitur oratio super oblata""