A ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation. / A prolonged or tedious list.

plural of litany

Synonym of litany desk

plural of litany stool

(Christianity) In the English Church, a movable desk at which a minister kneels, facing the altar, while he recites the litany.

plural of litany desk

(religion, liturgy) A reference to the versicles and responses, with the Lord's Prayer, that follow the Apostles' Creed at morning prayer and evening prayer.

In the manner of a litany.