oblations

/əˈbleɪʃənz/

NOUN

1. Religious offerings and sacrifices

Things presented or offered to a deity as acts of worship, gratitude, devotion, or religious sacrifice, especially during ceremonies or rituals.

Gifts or offerings presented to a deity as expressions of reverence, gratitude, or devotion during religious ceremonies.

In the temple, worshippers offered various oblations as symbols of devotion and gratitude.
The religious ceremony involved the collective presentation of oblations to honor the deity.
The tradition included the preparation and sharing of communal oblations during significant festivals.
The priest carefully received the individual oblations from each member of the congregation.
During the pilgrimage, participants carried personal oblations to be presented at the sacred site.

Offerings involving the surrender or sacrifice of something valuable, sometimes including a life, as part of a religious or propitiatory act.

NOUN

Gifts, donations, or contributions voluntarily offered to support charitable causes, religious institutions, or people in need.

Money, goods, or other forms of assistance given voluntarily to a person, organization, or community as an act of generosity or support.