13/05/2015
Christian Symbols
The Orthodox Church abounds with the use of symbols. These symbols are those realities which have the power and competence of manifesting God…
Category: The Church Building
13/05/2015
Vestments
In the Orthodox Church the clergy vest in special clothing for the liturgical services. There are two fundamental Christian vestments, the first of…
13/05/2015
Sign of the Cross
Also found on the altar table is a small hand cross used for blessing and for veneration by the faithful. The sign of…
13/05/2015
Icons
In the Orthodox Church the icons bear witness to the reality of God’s presence with us in the mystery of faith. The icons…
13/05/2015
Oblation Table
As we face the altar area the table of oblation on which the bread and wine are prepared for the liturgy stands on…
13/05/2015
Altar Table
We have mentioned how the entire church building is centered around the altar table. The altar table does not merely symbolize the table…
13/05/2015
Church Building
In the long history of the Orthodox Church a definite style of church architecture has developed. This style is characterized by the attempt…