14/05/2015
Gospel
A reading from one or more of the four Christian Gospels follows the reading of the epistle at the Divine Liturgy. In between…
Category: The Divine Liturgy
14/05/2015
Epistle
During the solemn singing of the Thrice-Holy Hymn to the Most Holy Trinity, the clergy proceed to the High Place behind the altar…
14/05/2015
Small Entrance
During the singing of the third antiphon, whether it be the Beatitudes or the Troparion of the day, the so-called Small Entrance is…
14/05/2015
Antiphons
After the Great Litany, psalm verses are chanted proper to the particular occasion. These psalm verses are called the antiphons because they were,…
14/05/2015
Great Litany
After the opening proclamation, the Great Litany is chanted. This litany begins every liturgical service of the Orthodox Church, as well as virtually…
14/05/2015
Blessed is the Kingdom
Following the prothesis the priest (or deacon) incenses the altar, the icons and the entire church. Incense is offered to God …
14/05/2015
Prothesis
Before the actual beginning of the Divine Liturgy, the priest enters the Church with special prayers (photo #1), and puts on his liturgical…
14/05/2015
The Divine Liturgy
The word liturgy means common work or common action. The Divine Liturgy is the common work of the Orthodox Church. It is the…