Congregation

/kˌɒŋɡɹɪɡˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

Congregation

a group of people who gather in a church to say prayers

synonyms : faithful

a group of people, animals, birds, or objects

the act of congregating

Examples

1. During the ceremony, the priest blessed the congregation with a wooden cross.

2. The congregation gathered around the altar for the morning service.

3. The priest leads his congregation to the next church for more prayers.

4. Then the congregation opened a home for orphans and homeless youth.