Altar - OrthodoxWiki
WEBDec 16, 2012 · The altar is the area at the east end of a church, usually behind an iconostasis (altar screen). The word (Hebrew: מזבח - mizbe'ah - altar) means "a place of sacrifice" in Hebrew (Gr. ἱερόν θυσιατήριον - hieron thysiasterion; Sl. prestol). The altar often is also referred to as the sanctuary.
Eastern Orthodox church architecture - Wikipedia
WEBEastern Orthodox church architecture constitutes a distinct, recognizable family of styles among church architectures. These styles share a cluster of fundamental similarities, having been influenced by the common legacy of Byzantine architecture from the …
Iconostasis - Wikipedia
WEBIn Eastern Christianity, an iconostasis (Greek: εἰκονοστάσιον) is a wall of icons and religious paintings, separating the nave from the sanctuary in a church. [1] Iconostasis also refers to a portable icon stand that can be placed anywhere within a church.
Getting to Know the Altar in a Greek Orthodox Church
WEBWhen you arrive at the church and take your seats, you will find yourself facing the front of the church. The main area in the front of the church is known as the altar, and this is where the priest does a lot of his work during the church service.
Eastern Orthodox worship - Wikipedia
WEBEastern Orthodox worship in this article is distinguished from Eastern Orthodox prayer in that 'worship' refers to the activity of the Christian Church as a body offering up prayers to God while 'prayer' refers to the individual devotional traditions of the Orthodox.
The Orthodox Holy Altar Explained | Greek Orthodoxy 101
WEB5.3K views 2 years ago #ROC #GreekOrthodox #Orthodox. Father Maggos takes you on the tour of an Orthodox Holy Altar and explains the meaning/symbolism behind many of its important items....
Liturgical colours - OrthodoxWiki
WEBAug 14, 2013 · Liturgical colors are those specific colors which are used for vestments, altar covers, and analogion covers within the context of services of the Church. The symbolism of colors may serve to underline moods appropriate to a season of the liturgical year or may highlight a special occasion.
Altar Table - Orthodox Church in America
WEBIn Orthodox Tradition the altar table is often carved wood or stone. It is usually vested with colorful material to show its divine and heavenly character. It should always be a simple table of proportional dimensions, often a perfect cube, and is always free-standing so that it may be encircled.
The arrangement of the Interior of the Church - Orthodox Photos
WEBThe main altar, towards which the faithful direct their gaze, is located on the eastern side of the church. Since Apostolic times it has been customary to pray facing the east, which symbolizes Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Who enlightens …
Church Architecture & Orthodox Theology - Questions & Answers
WEBThe focus of all Orthodox churches is the altar, which is separated from the rest of the church by the iconostasis, or icon screen. In the center of the altar one finds the altar table, upon which the Eucharist is celebrated.