"Ceremonialism" is a word in ENGLISH

ceremonialism ENGLISH
Definition:

Adherence to external rites; fondness for ceremony.

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[Paul] has no intention to instruct the Christian community about the task and responsibility of government. His entire concern is with the responsibility of the Christian community towards the State.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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Laugh your heart out.

Dear Father Christmas, could you please send me some Crocodile shoes!.Father Christmas: Can't do that one. He hasn't said what size his crocodile takes!

formalism ENGLISH

The practice or the doctrine of strict adherence to, or dependence on, external forms, esp. in matters of religion.

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