lustra

/ˈlʌstrə/ or /ˈluːstrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A period of 3 years (in the Roman Catholic Church), after which the statue or image of a saint is re-covered with gold or silver, and the relics are re-exposed for veneration.

“The lustra for the saint’s relics was a grand affair, attended by the entire congregation.”

Synonyms

  • jubilee
  • triduum

Antonyms

  • desecration
  • destruction