Usually means: Invocation of the Holy Spirit.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (epiclesis)

noun:  (Christianity) A prayer invoking the Holy Spirit, especially one offered in the liturgical context of the Eucharist so as to change the elements of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus.
noun:  (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A particular appearance or aspect of a deity.

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