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Byzantine Catholic Glossary
(Below are two separate Byzantine Catholc Glossaries of relevant terms.)
(Below are two separate Byzantine Catholc Glossaries of relevant terms.)
Dictionary
Antidoron
Translated "Instead of the Gifts", is blessed, but non-consecrated leavened bread sometimes distributed after the Divine Liturgy (especially during Mirovanije). It is the remaining bread from a loaf (Prosphora) cut for consecration as Holy Communion.
Antipendia (singular Antipendium)
From the Latin 'to hang before'; the decorative cloth hanging down from the front of the holy table (altar), distinguished from the altar linens and altar cloth used in the service of the Eucharist.
Cadillo (Censor)
The metal vessel, hung on chains, used for burning incense during church ceremonies. There are usually twelve small bells attached to the chains, representing the twelve apostles.
Compline
From the Latin 'completorium'. The final church service following the end of the working day, often celebrated after evening Vespers.
DormitionMary with Baby Jesus
From the Latin for 'falling asleep'. The day of the death of the Most Holy Mother of God is called the Dormition because her body did not know corruption after death, but together with her soul was taken up into heaven. The Byzantine Church celebrates the Great Feast of the Dormition on August 15.
Indiction
a Latin word indicating the first day of the liturgical calendar year. In the Roman Empire the fiscal year did not coincide with the astronomical calendar. In the year 325 the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicea adopted September 1 as the start of the new church year and this day has been observed to the present.
Kontakion
A Greek word meaning 'from the pole', which relates to how the hymn text was rolled up on a pole for use in liturgical services. The Kontakion is a poetic hymn recited during the divine liturgy.
Mirovanije
The Anointing with Holy Oil, taking place at the end of a solemn Holy Day liturgy. The faithful approach for the veneration of the icon of the feast, usually displayed at the tetrapod. The priest anoints the forehead with holy oil and greets "Christ is among us!" Other greetings are offered at Christmas ("Christ is born!") and at Easter ("Christ is risen!"). After being anointed, the individual may receive a small piece of antidoron.
Moleben
a prayer service of intercession or of supplication. Offered in honor of Jesus Christ, The Mother of God (Theotokos), a particular saint or martyr, or a Feast.
Narthex
Lobby or vestibule area of the church, usually at the opposite end from the altar. Separated from the central area of the church (Nave) by a wall, rail, or screen and designed so that those who aren't eligible to participate in the service can nonetheless see and hear the activities taking place.
Pascha
The Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord (also called Easter). Also called Pasch, the word is from the Hebrew Pesah or Pesach, meaning Passover.
Paska
An enriched Easter bread, made with butter, eggs, and sugar, served in many Slavic countries.
Presanctified Gifts (Liturgy)
Liturgical service for the distribution of communion celebrated on Wednesdays and/or Friday evenings of the Great Lenten Fast and also on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week.
Prosphoron (plural Prosphora)
From the Greek for "offering", the name given to the leavened bread used for Holy Communion. A cube is cut from the center of the loaf (the "lamb"), consecrated, and from it both the priest and the faithful receive communion. The remaining part of the loaf (Antidoron) may be distributed at the end of the liturgy on solemn occasions and feast days.
Tetrapod
A small, four-legged table ('Tetra", meaning four, and "Pod", for foot) directly in front of the iconostasis, upon which are placed holy icons for veneration. Upon entering the church, before receiving Communion, and prior to leaving the church, the faithful are invited to walk up to the tetrapod, cross themselves, and kiss the icons placed there.
Theotokos
From the Greek meaning 'God-Bearer', or 'The One who gives birth to God'. The term was first recognized as the title for the Virgin Mary by the Third Ecumenical Council at Ephesus in 431.
Tonsure
is the practice of cutting the hair from clerics, devotees, or holy people as a symbol of their renunciation of worldly fashion and esteem. It consists of cutting four locks of hair at the front ("In the Name of the Father"), back ("and the Son"), and either side ("and the Holy Spirit"). The hair is allowed to grow back. Clerical tonsure is done prior to ordination to the rank of Reader.
Troparion
Derived from the Greek 'Tropos', or 'something repeated'; a short hymn, usually of one stanza, recited during the Divine Liturgy.
Typica
Liturgical service observed on days when the Divine Liturgy is not celebrated, such as weekdays during the Great Lenten Fast, or in circumstances where a priest is not available to celebrate the Liturgy.
Unction (Sacrament of Holy Unction)
Normally celebrated on the afternoon or evening of Holy Wednesday, the Mystery of Holy Unction is offered for the Healing of Soul and Body and for the foregiveness of sins. At the conclusion of the service, the body is annointed with oil.
Vespers
From the Latin for 'evening'; the evening prayer service in the Eastern Church. Because the liturgical day begins at sunset, early evening Vespers are the first service of the daily cycle of divine services.
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Antidoron
Translated "Instead of the Gifts", is blessed, but non-consecrated leavened bread sometimes distributed after the Divine Liturgy (especially during Mirovanije). It is the remaining bread from a loaf (Prosphora) cut for consecration as Holy Communion.
Antipendia (singular Antipendium)
From the Latin 'to hang before'; the decorative cloth hanging down from the front of the holy table (altar), distinguished from the altar linens and altar cloth used in the service of the Eucharist.
Cadillo (Censor)
The metal vessel, hung on chains, used for burning incense during church ceremonies. There are usually twelve small bells attached to the chains, representing the twelve apostles.
Compline
From the Latin 'completorium'. The final church service following the end of the working day, often celebrated after evening Vespers.
DormitionMary with Baby Jesus
From the Latin for 'falling asleep'. The day of the death of the Most Holy Mother of God is called the Dormition because her body did not know corruption after death, but together with her soul was taken up into heaven. The Byzantine Church celebrates the Great Feast of the Dormition on August 15.
Indiction
a Latin word indicating the first day of the liturgical calendar year. In the Roman Empire the fiscal year did not coincide with the astronomical calendar. In the year 325 the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicea adopted September 1 as the start of the new church year and this day has been observed to the present.
Kontakion
A Greek word meaning 'from the pole', which relates to how the hymn text was rolled up on a pole for use in liturgical services. The Kontakion is a poetic hymn recited during the divine liturgy.
Mirovanije
The Anointing with Holy Oil, taking place at the end of a solemn Holy Day liturgy. The faithful approach for the veneration of the icon of the feast, usually displayed at the tetrapod. The priest anoints the forehead with holy oil and greets "Christ is among us!" Other greetings are offered at Christmas ("Christ is born!") and at Easter ("Christ is risen!"). After being anointed, the individual may receive a small piece of antidoron.
Moleben
a prayer service of intercession or of supplication. Offered in honor of Jesus Christ, The Mother of God (Theotokos), a particular saint or martyr, or a Feast.
Narthex
Lobby or vestibule area of the church, usually at the opposite end from the altar. Separated from the central area of the church (Nave) by a wall, rail, or screen and designed so that those who aren't eligible to participate in the service can nonetheless see and hear the activities taking place.
Pascha
The Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord (also called Easter). Also called Pasch, the word is from the Hebrew Pesah or Pesach, meaning Passover.
Paska
An enriched Easter bread, made with butter, eggs, and sugar, served in many Slavic countries.
Presanctified Gifts (Liturgy)
Liturgical service for the distribution of communion celebrated on Wednesdays and/or Friday evenings of the Great Lenten Fast and also on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week.
Prosphoron (plural Prosphora)
From the Greek for "offering", the name given to the leavened bread used for Holy Communion. A cube is cut from the center of the loaf (the "lamb"), consecrated, and from it both the priest and the faithful receive communion. The remaining part of the loaf (Antidoron) may be distributed at the end of the liturgy on solemn occasions and feast days.
Tetrapod
A small, four-legged table ('Tetra", meaning four, and "Pod", for foot) directly in front of the iconostasis, upon which are placed holy icons for veneration. Upon entering the church, before receiving Communion, and prior to leaving the church, the faithful are invited to walk up to the tetrapod, cross themselves, and kiss the icons placed there.
Theotokos
From the Greek meaning 'God-Bearer', or 'The One who gives birth to God'. The term was first recognized as the title for the Virgin Mary by the Third Ecumenical Council at Ephesus in 431.
Tonsure
is the practice of cutting the hair from clerics, devotees, or holy people as a symbol of their renunciation of worldly fashion and esteem. It consists of cutting four locks of hair at the front ("In the Name of the Father"), back ("and the Son"), and either side ("and the Holy Spirit"). The hair is allowed to grow back. Clerical tonsure is done prior to ordination to the rank of Reader.
Troparion
Derived from the Greek 'Tropos', or 'something repeated'; a short hymn, usually of one stanza, recited during the Divine Liturgy.
Typica
Liturgical service observed on days when the Divine Liturgy is not celebrated, such as weekdays during the Great Lenten Fast, or in circumstances where a priest is not available to celebrate the Liturgy.
Unction (Sacrament of Holy Unction)
Normally celebrated on the afternoon or evening of Holy Wednesday, the Mystery of Holy Unction is offered for the Healing of Soul and Body and for the foregiveness of sins. At the conclusion of the service, the body is annointed with oil.
Vespers
From the Latin for 'evening'; the evening prayer service in the Eastern Church. Because the liturgical day begins at sunset, early evening Vespers are the first service of the daily cycle of divine services.
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Dictionary
"Christos Razhdajetsja" ("Christ is born!") - Greeting used during the Christmas season. The response to this greeting is "Slaveety Yoho" which means "Glorify Him!"
"Christos Voskres" ("Christ has risen!") - Greeting used during the Easter season. The response to this greeting is "Voistynu Voskres" which means "Indeed he has risen!"
Iconostas - A screen or grating that separates the sanctuary from the body of the church. The iconostas has three doors: the royal doors in the center which are used by the priest during some ceremonies; and two deacon’s doors which are located on either side of the royal doors. Near the doors are icons of Jesus Christ, Mary, St. Nicholas and the patron saint of the church.
Koliady - Christmas carols having a religious element.
Kondaks - A short hymn of praise of Jesus, Mary and the Saints.
Moleben - A church service composed of special antiphons, tropars and kondaks and invocations. The moleben ends with one litany. The Moleben to Jesus Christ is typically said in June while the Moleben to the Blessed Mother is typically said in May.
Panakhyda - A short church service for the dead. It is used on Memorial Day, during a burial and on special occasions.
Paska - The Easter bread that represents Jesus Christ. When the parishioners consume Paska, they are symbolically partaking in Christ’s resurrection.
Plaschenycia - A holy shroud with a picture of Christ in death. This shroud is venerated from Good Friday until Easter matins.
Prokimen - A verse from the Old Testament.
Prytvor (vestibule) - The area where a person usually enters into the church building. It is also known as a vestibule.
Pysanky - Easter eggs that are intricately hand painted. This symbol dates back to pagan times in Ukraine when the painted egg represented the resurrection of nature to a new life at the beginning of springtime.
"Slava Isusu Christu" ("Glory to Jesus Christ") - Greeting used during the Pentecost season. The response to this greeting is "Slava na Veeky" which means "Glory for ever."
Tetrapod - Little table that stands before the iconostas. A cross, candles and an icon are typically placed on the tetrapod.
Tropar - A short song describing the deeds, the virtues and life of Jesus, Mary or the Saints.
Velykden - Term used to denote Easter.
Vespers (or Vechirnia) - A church service performed at night. Vechirnia represents the Old Law, creation of the world, the happy life of our first parents in paradise, their fall into original sin, the promise of the Redeemer made by God to Adam and Eve, the Incarnation of the Word of God and the redemption of men by the death of Jesus on Calvary.
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"Christos Razhdajetsja" ("Christ is born!") - Greeting used during the Christmas season. The response to this greeting is "Slaveety Yoho" which means "Glorify Him!"
"Christos Voskres" ("Christ has risen!") - Greeting used during the Easter season. The response to this greeting is "Voistynu Voskres" which means "Indeed he has risen!"
Iconostas - A screen or grating that separates the sanctuary from the body of the church. The iconostas has three doors: the royal doors in the center which are used by the priest during some ceremonies; and two deacon’s doors which are located on either side of the royal doors. Near the doors are icons of Jesus Christ, Mary, St. Nicholas and the patron saint of the church.
Koliady - Christmas carols having a religious element.
Kondaks - A short hymn of praise of Jesus, Mary and the Saints.
Moleben - A church service composed of special antiphons, tropars and kondaks and invocations. The moleben ends with one litany. The Moleben to Jesus Christ is typically said in June while the Moleben to the Blessed Mother is typically said in May.
Panakhyda - A short church service for the dead. It is used on Memorial Day, during a burial and on special occasions.
Paska - The Easter bread that represents Jesus Christ. When the parishioners consume Paska, they are symbolically partaking in Christ’s resurrection.
Plaschenycia - A holy shroud with a picture of Christ in death. This shroud is venerated from Good Friday until Easter matins.
Prokimen - A verse from the Old Testament.
Prytvor (vestibule) - The area where a person usually enters into the church building. It is also known as a vestibule.
Pysanky - Easter eggs that are intricately hand painted. This symbol dates back to pagan times in Ukraine when the painted egg represented the resurrection of nature to a new life at the beginning of springtime.
"Slava Isusu Christu" ("Glory to Jesus Christ") - Greeting used during the Pentecost season. The response to this greeting is "Slava na Veeky" which means "Glory for ever."
Tetrapod - Little table that stands before the iconostas. A cross, candles and an icon are typically placed on the tetrapod.
Tropar - A short song describing the deeds, the virtues and life of Jesus, Mary or the Saints.
Velykden - Term used to denote Easter.
Vespers (or Vechirnia) - A church service performed at night. Vechirnia represents the Old Law, creation of the world, the happy life of our first parents in paradise, their fall into original sin, the promise of the Redeemer made by God to Adam and Eve, the Incarnation of the Word of God and the redemption of men by the death of Jesus on Calvary.
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