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1002 11 | small globe, symbolizing the lands subject to him), while the
1003 9,5 | and “princess,” in the old language), of a new generation.~
1004 8,3 | read the Gospel in several languages, so that all may hear the
1005 8,2 | His justice and may not lapse into carelessness. This
1006 3,1 | jurisdiction extends over larger cities and provinces have
1007 3,2 | two bags, one of which-the larger-hung down behind, and the other,
1008 2,5 | air covers the earth; the largest veil is especially known
1009 3,1 | cities and provinces have lately begun to assume the title
1010 10,1 | buildings, called Monasteries or Lavras.* There each monk has a
1011 2,4 | at times when it is not lawful to celebrate the Liturgy.
1012 9,5 | false, to answer before the laws, civil and ecclesiastical.
1013 2,7 | those who cannot read may learn the history of Christ’s
1014 9,1 | help the neophyte to become learned in His law and to live according
1015 2,5 | feathers, linen or fine leather. At the present time they
1016 3,2 | up on both shoulders to leave both hands free, it presented
1017 7,1 | mixed with plain water, leavened, well baked, fresh and clean,
1018 3,2 | enveloping the entire person, and leaving only one opening for the
1019 8,2 | and having placed them on lecterns, perform before them a special
1020 2,5 | of the Prothesis.~On the left-hand side of the Sanctuary is
1021 9,5 | dismissal.~ ~Conditions of the Legality of a Marriage.~ Besides
1022 9,5 | dissolved for one of the legitimate reasons, to contract a second (
1023 8,2 | increased duration with lessened splendor; in particular
1024 11 | the Body of Christ, then lets him partake of the Blood
1025 8,1 | Anna was of the tribe of Levi, from the high-priestly
1026 9,3 | him, and closed down the lid, deposits inside the central
1027 3,1 | called “Vicars,” i.e., “lieutenants.” In some countries, as
1028 7,1 | thrice-holy hymn unto the life-creating Trinity, now lay aside all
1029 9,5 | given them in token of the life-long union into which they are
1030 7,1 | Holy Trinity, the priest lifts the asterisk from the paten,
1031 9,1 | Baptism, the priest puts on light-colored or white vestments, to express
1032 10,2 | nothing, but endowed with, the likeness of God, he returns to earth
1033 2,1 | assemble for common prayer are likewise called churches.~Every church
1034 9,5 | customary in our day to limit these curtailed rites to
1035 8,2 | splendor; in particular a limited number of joyful and triumphal
1036 10,2 | corruption? How have we been linked with death? Truly, as it
1037 7,1 | during this time reads the list of the living who are to
1038 10 | for the occasion, which is listened to kneeling, and the Great
1039 6,2 | prayed to God for mercy, listening in doubt and perplexity
1040 7,1 | reads the Diptychs — i.e., lists of names of deceased Christians.
1041 7,1 | pass that there are two liturgical rites: the rite of St. John
1042 2,2 | and the main portion are located according to convenience.~
1043 11 | That is, he cuts a lock of hair from each of the
1044 7,1 | performing the sacrifice are longer, and, therefore, the hymns
1045 7,1 | and merciful is the Lord, longsuffering and plenteous in mercy...”~
1046 2,1 | worship one room on which they looked with reverence, as on a
1047 9,1 | stands before the font, looking towards the East, ungirdled,
1048 10,1 | lyestófka) because it looks like one.~ After the vesting,
1049 3,2 | shoulders, over which were looped cords which, being pulled,
1050 2,7 | long handles, sometimes by loops, more frequently by cords,
1051 9,1 | church, and there the priest loosed the girdle of their garments,
1052 4,8 | have mercy on us; for at a loss for any defense, we sinners
1053 9,5 | word “Axios” is uttered loudly. Then he takes part in the
1054 7,1 | survival of the agápës or love-feasts which, among the early Christians,
1055 8,4 | the world into Thy net. O Lover of mankind, glory be to
1056 9,1 | Wherefore, O King Who lovest mankind, come Thou now through
1057 9,4 | the bountifulness of His lovingkindness, forgive thee, child, N.,
1058 1,3 | inclinations of the body, as low as the waist or all the
1059 5,5 | signifies that Christ came in lowliness; the lighted candle and
1060 11 | been said, they receive the loyal congratulations of churchmen
1061 3,2 | strings, or smaller and lozenge-shaped pieces, tied by one string.
1062 10,1 | deliver him from all carnal lusts,” and, laying his hand on
1063 9,2 | chrismation. This group includes Lutherans, Calvinists and Episcopalians (
1064 4,3 | Nicholas, bishop of Myra in Lycia; Friday, to the Cross, as
1065 10,1 | which means “small ladder” (lyestófka) because it looks like one.~
1066 10,2 | fashioned according God’s image, lying in the graves, disfigured,
1067 4,2 | ninth hour (from 3 to 6 p. m.). Christians began each
1068 8,1 | glory, and with a star the Magi do journey, for our sake
1069 6,6 | the Sunday troparia, the Magnifications, the Antiphons, and the
1070 7,1 | originally instituted and is maintained to this day, as a protection
1071 9,1 | spirit which hideth and maketh its lair in his heart,”
1072 5,2 | weather, and from airborne maladies, from bad crops, and from
1073 8,2 | Judas’ treason and the Jews’ malice are denounced, then the
1074 8,2 | the perfumes symbolize the manifold gifts of the Holy Spirit.
1075 11 | a dignitary, and walks, mantled, to the Royal Gates, which,
1076 10,1 | the archimandrites, wear mantles, not black, but of some
1077 9,5 | the Clergy Service Book (manual of church services). The
1078 8,1 | one by the Greek Emperor Manuel over the Saracens, and one
1079 8,2 | principalities and powers, the many-eyed cherubim and the six-winged
1080 8,2 | honor of St. Theodore Tyro, Martyr. It begins already on Friday
1081 10,2 | glory, bereft of form. O marvel! What is this mystery concerning
1082 8,1 | entry, and the angels of God marveled as well. Christians celebrate
1083 2,1 | Prophet Jonah) out of its maw. At a later time they began
1084 7,1 | celebrated before the noonday meal, obiéd.~ The Sacrament of
1085 8,3 | laying bread aside at their meals in memory of Christ, when
1086 11 | crying aloud, and saying” mean that we should sing the
1087 7,1 | Thy holiness, that we may meditate on Thy righteousness all
1088 9,4 | himself to fasting, prayer, meditation on his soul, and the better
1089 4,5 | are divided into great, medium, and lesser; according to
1090 10,2 | idioméla”: “their own melodies.”).~ “What earthly sweetness
1091 10,2 | stichera is sung to a tone or melody of its own (as indicated
1092 2,1 | erected on some particularly memorable occasion, because churches
1093 7,1 | has been preserved as a memorial of the old usage, and as
1094 10,3 | choristers. The Oktoëchos, the Menéæ,the Triódia and the Eirmológion
1095 7,1 | Church, the celebrants also mention on whose behalf and with
1096 7,1 | them in His Kingdom.” When mentioning the members of the Church,
1097 2,7 | representing either angels — the messengers of God, who minister unto
1098 2,4 | descendant of Abraham, as the Messiah expected by Israel, of whom
1099 6,7 | turn”), because, by their meter and tone, they turn towards
1100 9,2 | following one of the three methos:~v Those converting
1101 3,1 | city, otherwise called “metropolis,” is entitled “Metropolitan”;
1102 11 | Empress follows him and stops midway between the throne and the
1103 7,1 | not sour nor sharp, not mildewed nor yet rancid.~ Taking
1104 9,5 | guardians; — if employed in military or civil service, from their
1105 5,7 | according to Thy word. For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation,
1106 6,4 | freeing all from Hades.~“Why mingle ye myrrh with tears of pity,
1107 9,4 | adducing no excuses to minimize his transgressions, then
1108 3,1 | priesthood. “Deacon” means “ministrant.” He ministers to the bishop
1109 9,5 | have authority to marry: if minors, from parents or guardians; —
1110 9,6 | pledged thereby (as some have mistakenly averred) to renounce the
1111 3,2 | the omophorion and the mitre.~ ~The Pectoral Cross, the
1112 4,9 | Christ, the scourging and the mocking, and the Descent of the
1113 2,1 | Christians differed from our modern churches in that they had
1114 9,1 | Christ and adopted paganism, Mohammedanism, or Judaism, etc., again
1115 10 | Molébens.~A moleben is a special
1116 7,1 | they are purchased with money contributed by Christians.
1117 7,1 | Eucharist, which is the greatest monument of God’s supreme love for
1118 9,1 | shall be persons of good moral standing with a knowledge
1119 9,6 | perhaps healthy in body, but morally suffering from spleen, despondency,
1120 8,2 | taste of death in the flesh, mortify our carnal mind, O Christ
1121 8,1 | the road of suffering, by mortifying his passions and carnal
1122 1,2 | and accompanied by certain motions of the body, and, vice-versa,
1123 2,10| the fumes of the incense mount aloft. Sometimes the incense
1124 10,2 | give comfort to them that mourn over the vanity of all earthly
1125 10,3 | changeable prayers for the moveable days of the yearly cycle
1126 4,5 | different months, following the movements of the Paschal Feast.~ ~
1127 7,1 | fresh and clean, neither musty nor stale. These loaves
1128 8,2 | and make efforts to become mutually reconciled. Hence the day
1129 4,3 | of Nicholas, bishop of Myra in Lycia; Friday, to the
1130 8,2 | in the sixth hour didst nail to the Cross Adam’s daring
1131 8,2 | twelve Gospels are read which narrate the Passion of Christ, beginning
1132 10 | occurrence in the life of the nation or of individuals. “Moleben”
1133 10 | depart on journeys or to navigate the waters, and on bee-hives,
1134 8,1 | in the Galilean town of Nazareth. Her parents were Saints
1135 9,5 | bride and groom approach nearer to the lectern, holding
1136 3,1 | duty is to keep the church neat and clean and to ring the
1137 6,7 | the three youths, cast by Nebuchadnezzar into the burning fiery furnace.
1138 7,1 | day. The celebrant must necessarily take holy communion himself,
1139 9,4 | future, such repentance necessitates a period of preparation.
1140 8,2 | Gospel: “He that is washed needeth not but to wash his feet,
1141 9,5 | be enabled to assist the needy; — that the Lord may help
1142 9,5 | former question and their negative to the second, the priest
1143 2,1 | lived in cities or in the neighborhood of cities, they assembled
1144 9,1 | Tonsure.~ In ancient times neophytes did not lay aside their
1145 8,4 | draw the world into Thy net. O Lover of mankind, glory
1146 9,1 | preserve the mother and new-born babe from all evil, shelter
1147 9,1 | Christians shear the hair of newborn infants in token that, having
1148 10,1 | enters the ranks of the “newly-consecrated” or novices, and receives
1149 9,1 | Who hast regenerated Thy newly-enlightened servant by water and the
1150 9,5 | the mutual duties of the newly-wed; the Gospel tells of Christ’
1151 8,4 | Joseph of Arimathæa, and Nicodemus. The third Sunday commemorates
1152 9,1 | of which was brought to Noah in the ark by the dove,
1153 8,2 | singing of the troparion “The noble Joseph, having taken Thy
1154 10,2 | multitude of servants and noise? All is dust, all ashes,
1155 3,1 | composing the fingers is called nominal. In his capacity of chiefs
1156 9,2 | Trebnik) prescribes to receive non-Orthodox into the Church following
1157 7,1 | and spiritual altar (i.e., non-substantial, not like the material altar
1158 7,1 | is celebrated before the noonday meal, obiéd.~ The Sacrament
1159 8,3 | descended from Heaven and nourishing us with the food of His
1160 | nowhere
1161 6,4 | was amazed, beholding Thee numbered among the dead; yet, O Saviour,
1162 10,1 | Tonsure.~ The name of Monk (or Nun) is given to persons who
1163 9,1 | children; nor may monks or nuns be sponsors.~ ~The Rites
1164 10,2 | obligations, all pledges or oaths, and sends him off in peace
1165 10,1 | Whether he will remain obedient to the superior and to the
1166 7,1 | before the noonday meal, obiéd.~ The Sacrament of the Eucharist
1167 7,1 | again by a Russian word, obiédnia, from the fact that it is
1168 7,1 | that we may offer the holy oblation in peace.” The choir responds
1169 7,1 | portions taken out of the oblation-breads on behalf of the living
1170 7,1 | are the remnants of the oblation-loaf out of which a portion —
1171 7,1 | portions taken out of the oblation-loaves in honor of the Virgin and
1172 8,1 | male child, the mother was obliged to present the boy to the
1173 9,5 | then pledges himself to observe the canons of the Apostles
1174 9,5 | out whether there are any obstacles to the projected marriage,
1175 1,1 | Christians, and those for occasional services, i.e., services
1176 9,5 | contract a second (and, occasionally, a third) marriage; but
1177 3,2 | In ancient times persons occupying important positions in the
1178 10 | occasion of some special occurrence in the life of the nation
1179 2,2 | the shape is that of an octagon, — the shape of a star —
1180 10,2 | of Thessalonica (26th of October); the Tuesday — in some
1181 7,1 | altar erected by us), as the odor of a spiritual sweet smell,
1182 8,2 | s forgiveness for mutual offenses, and make efforts to become
1183 8,1 | things); “and the earth offereth a cave to Him Who is unapproachable.
1184 9,5 | children, grace in their offspring, an unfading crown of glory
1185 6,3 | of many mercies,” also “oil-abounding” because the words “His
1186 8,2 | oil, wine, sweet-smelling oils, various kinds of incense
1187 6,9 | victorious over their enemies. In olden times, in Orthodox kingdoms,
1188 10,1 | the special guidance of an older monk, of their own choice,
1189 6,7 | only the odes of the canon, omitting the Old Testament odes,
1190 3,2 | sheepskin, which was called Omophórion, i.e., “shoulder covering.”
1191 5,2 | invisible, and confirm in us oneness of mind, brotherly love,
1192 8,1 | Emperor victories over his opponents and preserving the community
1193 10,1 | prostrations on the way, stops opposite the Royal Gates, before
1194 7,1 | among the Christians by oral tradition. In the fourth
1195 9,5 | the Eucharist, but also of ordaining deacons and priests; moreover
1196 7,1 | The doors! the doors!” ordering them to look out sharply
1197 2,2 | Ecumenical Councils, by the ordinances of which Christians are
1198 10 | vessel; an army flag, arms or ordnance, a new ship or boat, — or
1199 2,1 | Cathedral.~Together with the organization on earth of the community
1200 10,2 | having been cleansed of the original sin. Of their future lot,
1201 7,1 | fanning the Elements was originally instituted and is maintained
1202 1,2 | this way private worship originated and developed, varied as
1203 3,2 | hand to hold the staff.~The Orléts (eagle rug) is a small round
1204 3,2 | protection in traveling, but an ornamental cloak. It was contrived
1205 2,4 | used Crosses adorned with ornaments, but without the representation
1206 2,4 | beneath it hovers a dove with outspread wings, a symbol of the Holy
1207 11 | holiness and courageously overcome all temptations and allurements.
1208 3,1 | Epíscopos, which means “overseer”). This name is given to
1209 5,2 | Thee, the Triune God, we owe glory, honor and adoration.
1210 3,1 | equal among themselves, owing to their common grace of
1211 7,1 | may not be entered, and “pacify” the lives of all men on
1212 7,1 | mysteries of their faith to Pagans and Jews, therefore, before
1213 11 | the Priesthood.~ *See pages 19 and 22.~ *In ancient
1214 5,6 | Christian end to our life, painless, blameless, peaceful, and
1215 2,4 | crucified; sometimes only they painted on it a Lamb, either standing
1216 9,5 | solemn entrance of the bridal pair to the singing of the 127th
1217 9,5 | his hand and Thigh-shield (palitsa) in token of submissiveness
1218 10,2 | coffin and covered with a pall; to signify that the deceased
1219 10,1 | monk is invested with the pallium or mantle, a wide garment,
1220 3,2 | archimandrites. In old times panagias were made of somewhat different
1221 2,9 | candles. Some times, if a panicandil is made in the shape of
1222 2,9 | to the Apostles); lastly panicandils (“all light”) are those
1223 10,2 | services are celebrated, called pannychída, which means, “an all-night
1224 10,1 | to that end with the full panoply of God — and from the Gospel,
1225 10,2 | in the departed’s hands a paper with this prayer written
1226 8,4 | commemorates the healing of the paralytic; the fourth, the conversation
1227 5,6 | followed by the reading of paremía; This word means “parable”
1228 7,1 | follows: “Aright! Having partaken of the divine, holy, most
1229 7,1 | or handmaid) of God, N., partaketh of the precious and holy
1230 9,3 | all persons who are not participants in the ceremony have gone
1231 7,1 | Amen!” in token of their participation in the offering of the Sacrifice
1232 2,1 | churches erected on some particularly memorable occasion, because
1233 2,4 | worshippers by a curtain, and a partition or screen. In some churches
1234 2,6 | the Sanctuary a space is partitioned off and called the vestry.
1235 9,5 | supplieth what is wanting, passing through my hand, ordaineth
1236 8,2 | the time of repentance is past, and who can obtain the
1237 7,1 | bishops, as the governors and pastors of the Church: “Among the
1238 3,2 | paterissa (from the Greek word pater, “father”). The episcopal
1239 1,2 | private, domestic type. The paterfamilias — the patriarch — on behalf
1240 3,2 | the crosier is also called paterissa (from the Greek word pater, “
1241 8,2 | mercy.” — “Guide me in the paths of salvation, O Theotokos,
1242 8,2 | chastity, humble-mindedness, patience, and love bestow upon me
1243 5,4 | The righteous shall wait patiently for me until Thou shalt
1244 3,1 | to imperial palaces, to a Patriarchate, and the Synod have the
1245 9,1 | toward Thy holy temple.” Pausing in the middle of the church,
1246 6,6 | the singing, the faithful pay reverent obeisance to the
1247 2,5 | they used to be made of peacocks’ feathers, linen or fine
1248 2,11| three different times, in a “peal” (Russian, trezvón).This
1249 3,2 | sometimes decorated with pearls and precious stones. Such
1250 4,3 | Pentecost. Such are the peculiar features of every day of
1251 8,2 | Forgiveness Sunday.”~ ~Peculiarities of Lenten Services.~ The
1252 2,5 | paten is now made with a pedestal. To it belong two small
1253 2,9 | the love of God and are penetrated with feelings of joy and
1254 5,2 | Russian Land and its Orthodox people both in the homeland
1255 9,5 | indicates that the priest is the performer of the Holy Sacraments and
1256 3,1 | bishops, as the highest performers of all Sacraments through
1257 8,2 | wine of Christ’s Blood, the perfumes symbolize the manifold gifts
1258 | perhaps
1259 9,4 | repentance necessitates a period of preparation. During this
1260 4,5 | fixed, i.e., such as return periodically on the same dates of the
1261 10,2 | realizes how fleeting and perishable are earthly things. Each
1262 1,1 | two categories: those for permanent services, i.e., services
1263 4,8 | of death, this service is permeated with the thought of death,
1264 9,1 | and to receive herself the permission to partake of Holy Communion.
1265 9,6 | the rest of his days to perpetual penance and fasting.~ ~Note—
1266 6,2 | listening in doubt and perplexity to the news that the Lord
1267 2,1 | catacombs. So long as they were persecuted for their faith they could
1268 1,2 | feast-days and fasts. The persecutions which the Christians suffered
1269 2,4 | such churches as had been personally consecrated by bishops.
1270 7,1 | performed, and which is entirely pervaded with memories of the life
1271 11 | the Resurrection; in St. Petersburg we have the church named
1272 6,7 | Sea, and the submersion of Pharaoh’s army. With this ode is
1273 3,2 | to wear a garment named Phelónion. It was long, wide, sleeveless,
1274 7,1 | Gospel: “One of the soldiers pierced His side and straightway
1275 7,1 | of the whole world, then pierces it with the spear, remembering
1276 2,7 | walls, as well as the square pillars which support the cupolas,
1277 6,4 | mingle ye myrrh with tears of pity, O ye women disciples? Thus
1278 7,1 | wheat flour, mixed with plain water, leavened, well baked,
1279 8,2 | sticheræ the Epitaphion (Plaschanítsa) is brought out of the Sanctuary
1280 8,1 | Cross on his head, on a platter, coming through the northern
1281 5,2 | Land and its Orthodox people both in the homeland and
1282 3,2 | ornament, and to make it pleasanter to the hand to hold the
1283 9,1 | Thyself, O Master and Lord, be pleased to illumine his heart with
1284 10,2 | our prayers for him are pleasing to God. This service bears
1285 8,1 | our souls in the midst of pleasures and amusements.~ ~The Procession
1286 9,6 | receiving Holy Unction is not pledged thereby (as some have mistakenly
1287 2,4 | in a silken cloth called pleiton, which means “a wrap.”~Indispensable
1288 2,2 | Most-Holy Trinity; five point to Christ and the four Evangelists,
1289 8,2 | but my hands and my head,” pointing to his hands and head, and
1290 7,1 | deacon holding the paten poised on his head, the priest
1291 8,2 | from the faith, wishing to pollute the Christians by the use
1292 11 | which washeth away the pollution of the passions.”~ *Some
1293 2,9 | they carry only one candle; polycandils (“many lights”), if they
1294 9,1 | his service, and all his pomp?” he answers, with hands
1295 8,1 | processions go to lakes, ponds and rivers where the lesser
1296 11 | the orb.~ Bishops in full pontificals meet them, with incense
1297 8,2 | written down by the Roman Pope, Saint Gregory the Great.~
1298 8,1 | December inclusively. It is popularly known also as “Philip’s
1299 5,2 | therein” (i.e., the Christian population).* After offering up petitions
1300 2,7 | side vestibules and to the porches.~ ~
1301 8,1 | event on November 21st as a portent of the reconciliation of
1302 2,1 | time they began to draw the portraits of martyrs somewhere about
1303 9,6 | and around the dish are positioned seven candles and seven
1304 3,2 | persons occupying important positions in the armies and at courts
1305 9,6 | bodily infirmities which possess him and quicken him with
1306 11 | storerooms in houses; so the possession of the master’s ring gave
1307 9,4 | there remains to him the possibility of cleansing himself again
1308 2,5 | the bread.~The Chalice or Poterion (“a drinking cup”), into
1309 8,2 | deacon reads, “After that He poureth water into a basin” and
1310 9,1 | even by aspersion or by pouring of water on the head, with
1311 9,6 | present time (2001), the practice of the public administration
1312 5,6 | meaning of the feast, or praising the Saint in whose honor
1313 9,4 | Christian lays aside all worldly pre-occupations, and devotes himself to
1314 9,2 | Reception of Converts.~ The pre-revolutionary Book of Needs (the Russian
1315 9,5 | and the martyrs’ joy, who preached the consubstantial Trinity.” — “
1316 3,2 | i.e., that they must be preachers of the faith of Christ.
1317 3,2 | the Christian faith became predominant, the Greek Emperors granted
1318 7,1 | prayers, composed by these prelates. Very few new hymns entered
1319 9,3 | a Bishop.~ The following preparations for the consecration are
1320 10,3 | services for Lent and the preparatory weeks thereto, and the Festal,
1321 7,1 | which the church statutes prescribe that the Liturgy shall be
1322 9,5 | Church, and to this day preserves intact the bond that unites
1323 8,1 | victories over his opponents and preserving the community by Thy Cross.”*~
1324 6,6 | obeisance to the sacred Book and press their lips to it, as being
1325 5,4 | He hath made His mercy to prevail over us, and the truth of
1326 2,5 | placed over the paten, to prevent the portions of bread, which
1327 1,2 | In Old Testament times, previous to Moses, divine service
1328 8,2 | more clearly not to take pride in and boast of fulfilling
1329 3,1 | hieromonáchi, which means “priest-monks.”~The deacon holds the third
1330 3,2 | preserved as one of the priestly vestments, in token that
1331 9,5 | Knyáz, i.e., “prince” and “princess,” in the old language),
1332 8,2 | choirs of angels with all the principalities and powers, the many-eyed
1333 11 | earth, rots, yet its vital principle revives in a new plant;
1334 10,3 | The Psalter is sometimes printed in one volume with the Horologion.
1335 11 | during the week of Pascha, prior to being distributed on
1336 5,4 | sacrifice. Bring my soul out of prison, that I may confess Thy
1337 8,2 | deprived for long of the privilege of partaking of the Sacrament
1338 4,2 | Typica, otherwise called the “Pro-Liturgy Service.” Thus was formed
1339 11 | which means “prayer.” It is probable that in ancient times a
1340 11 | written below the icon, probably with the heading: “Deisis”
1341 10,1 | during which they are on probation, and therefore are called
1342 10,1 | and therefore are called probationers or lay brethren. Both these
1343 9,5 | groom’s right hand. The same proceeding is repeated with the bride’
1344 9,3 | stones. During all these proceedings Psalms are sung. When the
1345 9,3 | are closed after them. The processional circumambulation of the
1346 9,5 | to this, information is procured concerning their age, their
1347 5,1 | daily services, it is called Proemiac, i.e., “prefatory or introductory.”
1348 5,6 | transgressions; what is good and profitable for our souls, and peace
1349 9,4 | who, repenting of them, profoundly regrets having committed
1350 9,5 | spouses are to become the progenitors (Knyáz, i.e., “prince” and “
1351 9,4 | imposed upon him, either of prohibition or command, this is called
1352 9,5 | are any obstacles to the projected marriage, the bans are published
1353 2,7 | that part of this floor projects into the nave. The part
1354 5,6 | After the Doxology the Prokímenon is recited. (The word means “
1355 9,5 | announces to which grade he promotes him and calls out, “Axios!”
1356 3,2 | But a feeling of reverence prompted them to appear at the common
1357 1,2 | consciousness of their wants prompts them to address their petitions
1358 9,1 | The Sacrament of Baptism properly performed cannot be repeated;
1359 9,5 | detail the doctrine of the properties of the persons of the Holy
1360 11 | do not acquire or hold property, and live as the angels
1361 8,2 | paremiæ are read containing prophecies and prototypes of salvation
1362 7,1 | the Antiphons consist of prophetic verses selected from Psalms
1363 7,1 | Thus the rites of the Proskomedia commemorate the Nativity
1364 9,5 | listen to his wishes of prosperity and give each other the
1365 8,2 | the worshippers listen prostrate to the Verses of the Psalm
1366 10,1 | kamilavka (the word means a cap protecting from the heat, or allaying
1367 11 | Anointed of God and the supreme protector of the Christian Church,
1368 3,2 | hair,” or “something that protects against heat”; while scuffia
1369 2,5 | placed the chapel of the Prothésis or “offering.” That is where
1370 3,1 | principal churches are called protodeacons and claim precedence when
1371 3,1 | title of “archpriests” or protoieréi, (i.e., “first” or “senior
1372 3,1 | such a church takes that of protopresbyter. Priests who have taken
1373 8,2 | containing prophecies and prototypes of salvation through the
1374 5,2 | word which means “extended, protracted.” It begins with the invitation: “
1375 9,5 | their testimony should be proved false, to answer before
1376 3,1 | extends over larger cities and provinces have lately begun to assume
1377 3,1 | also called “clerics” and “psalm-readers,” and the sacristans or
1378 4,9 | general prayers for mercy. The psalm-singing begins with the Doxology
1379 9,5 | projected marriage, the bans are published in the couple’s parish church
1380 3,2 | looped cords which, being pulled, shirred up the skirt of
1381 10,2 | be neither glorified nor punished by the righteous Judge,
1382 7,1 | the present time they are purchased with money contributed by
1383 9,1 | the Lord may bless them, purify and sanctify the mother
1384 10,1 | and calm, and be slow in pursuing his own wishes or doing
1385 10,1 | is debarred from worldly pursuits. The mantle is given him
1386 8,1 | in honor of Our Lady, the Queen of Heaven.~ The substance
1387 9,2 | succession (or if it is questionable), — by means of chrismation.
1388 9,6 | infirmities which possess him and quicken him with the grace of Thy
1389 6,9 | Light” is recited or sung quickly, with the Royal Gates closed;
1390 2,9 | joy and devotion. It is quite in accordance with this
1391 9,5 | thou multiply, like unto Rachel. Rejoice thou in thy husband,
1392 8,1 | Week. Nor is it lost in the radiance of the Paschal Week. Christians
1393 8,4 | is called a “joyful” one (Rádonitsa), because the prayers for
1394 2,1 | curtain, or even merely a railing. Besides which, large extensions
1395 10 | foes, in times of excessive rain, drought, or epidemic.~ ~
1396 10 | pestilence, drought or excessive rains, and the like. To “private
1397 8,1 | used, or boiled rice with raisins and honey (Kutyá), irrespective
1398 7,1 | sharp, not mildewed nor yet rancid.~ Taking up the first loaf,
1399 7,1 | catechumens” takes place rarely and not everywhere. But
1400 9,3 | temple and altar. He then re-enters the Sanctuary and the Royal
1401 11 | Heaven, which they hoped to reach through Christ, Who suffered
1402 10,2 | service.” But they are in reality only short services, consisting
1403 4,9 | righteous men of old have been realized. The third part consists
1404 10,2 | lamentations of man, who realizes how fleeting and perishable
1405 6,8 | where the All-night Vigil really lasts all night, and where
1406 9,5 | remember also the parents who reared them, as parents’ prayers
1407 9,5 | blessed bearing and Christian rearing of children.~ As matrimony
1408 9,5 | for one of the legitimate reasons, to contract a second (and,
1409 9,2 | who does not need to be rebaptized, confesses his sins before
1410 9,5 | and exult thou, like unto Rebecca, and do thou multiply, like
1411 8,2 | and Church and those who rebel against them. Then the hymn, “
1412 11 | The hymns of the Wednesday recall the supper at Simon’s, at
1413 7,1 | brought out to them, vividly recalling Christ as He, of His own
1414 3,2 | impure and vicious.~ ~To recapitulate: The tunic or sticharion
1415 11 | Heavenly Bridegroom, who receiveth into His chamber only such
1416 3,2 | Trinity. There also was a receptacle for holding particles of
1417 8,2 | to the Lord.” During the recital of the ectenia, the bishop
1418 4,2 | day began at 6 a.m. by our reckoning, and was also divided into
1419 6,2 | lived on the earth, but was recognized by almost no one, while
1420 8,2 | efforts to become mutually reconciled. Hence the day is called “
1421 9,5 | ecclesiastical. This is called the “record,” and not until it is completed
1422 11 | plant; thus a sick man may recover, though dried up by disease,
1423 8,3 | to exchange the gift of a red-dyed egg. The egg symbolizes
1424 5,4 | redemption, and He shall redeem Israel (His chosen people)
1425 7,1 | all thine infirmities, Who redeemeth thy life from corruption,
1426 10,1 | Christ with the spear, the reed, and the inscription: “I
1427 9,3 | above the doors and windows. Reentering the Sanctuary, the bishop
1428 11 | The present formulation reflects the current (2001) usage
1429 2,8 | who, for their sins, were refused communion. In the vestibule
1430 3,1 | size and importance, as regarded in earthly kingdoms and
1431 3,1 | All priests are equal as regards the grace of priesthood;
1432 9,1 | that are baptized, Who hast regenerated Thy newly-enlightened servant
1433 9,1 | enters it into the church register.~ ~Note 2nd. The sponsors.—
1434 4,8 | and hymns, expressive of regret for the lost beatitude of
1435 6,7 | Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.” This
1436 7,1 | following is sung: “In thee rejoiceth, thou who art full of grace,
1437 7,1 | Communion Hymn,” and which relates to the memories of the day
1438 9,1 | Christian life and to see to his religious education. Through these
1439 10,2 | What earthly sweetness remaineth unmixed with sorrow? What
1440 8,2 | down and we wept when we remembered Sion.” This Psalm is sung
1441 9,4 | His disciples the power of remitting the sins of those who repented
1442 7,1 | holy bread. These are the remnants of the oblation-loaf out
1443 10,1 | wishes to take the vows removes his garments on the porch,
1444 7,1 | in the highest!”*~ Having rendered thanks to God for all His
1445 8,2 | from us, O Good One, but renew Him in us who pray unto
1446 8,4 | the Anti-Paschal and the Renewal Sunday. The first name is
1447 8,4 | Resurrection is repeated and renewed. On the Tuesday of this
1448 10,1 | porch, in token that he renounces all wrongdoing, and stands
1449 10,1 | embracest, and whom thou renouncest.” Then the abbot tonsures
1450 9,1 | on, the priest does not repeat the rite, but only completes
1451 9,4 | the priests to hear the repentant confessions of the faithful
1452 11 | the Empress’ head, then replaces the crown on his own head
1453 8,2 | which holds the latter is replenished with new myrrh. This is
1454 4,8 | Thus the Vespers service is replete with memories of the Creation,
1455 9,3 | upon which the relics are reposing, he prays, kneeling, that
1456 9,4 | the entire Church or her representative, and sues for pardon, receives
1457 9,2 | means of repentance and repudiation of heresy, following instruction
1458 10,2 | from us and express his request that we should pray for
1459 7,1 | loaf; which is called “the Requiem-Prósphora,” with a prayer for the
1460 10,2 | days are called “Universal Requiems,” and the days themselves
1461 10,3 | the services and prayers required by these rules; the books “
1462 2,1 | adapting them to their requirements. But they mostly erected
1463 8,2 | penance, and as penance requires a sense of one’s unworthiness,
1464 6,9 | of thanksgiving as ones rescued out of sufferings, O Theotokos;
1465 3,2 | scuffia means “something resembling a cup or a skull.”~ ~The
1466 8,1 | the Cross from captivity, resolved that this event should be
1467 2,4 | are represented with their respective symbols, in other words,
1468 4,8 | upon arising are adjoined, respectively, to the services of Compline
1469 5,3 | antiphonally,” in alternate, responding parts.† The word “kathisma”
1470 9,1 | sponsors assume important responsibilities towards their godchildren,
1471 3,2 | well as the weapons which rested on them, were signs of distinction
1472 4,8 | that He will grant us a restful sleep during the approaching
1473 10,1 | will endure willingly the restraint and hardships of monastic
1474 2,4 | being the place on which rests the Glory of the Lord, is
1475 4,2 | day by common prayer. This resulted in eight services: Vespers,
1476 11 | their Imperial Majesties resume their seats on the thrones,
1477 10,2 | day after His death, may resurrect our departed brother into
1478 10,2 | is, by God’s mercy, to be resurrected for everlasting bliss.~
1479 8,1 | giving birth thou didst retain thy virginity; in thy dormition
1480 8,1 | banners. The first blessing is retained as a reminder of the baptism
1481 10,2 | wounds of sin, he still retains the image of the ineffable
1482 7,1 | everlasting.” The communicant retires and makes a reverent obeisance,
1483 9,5 | the holy,” this pledge is returned to the bishop. The newly
1484 8,1 | whom the Holy Spirit had revealed that he would not die until
1485 7,1 | Father Almighty...” As faith reveals to us the mysteries of the
1486 11 | yet its vital principle revives in a new plant; thus he
1487 5,4 | for me until Thou shalt reward me. (Stichera). From the
1488 10,1 | of his order, the robe (riássa) and the kamilavka or skull-cap,
1489 10,1 | and receives the title of riássophor, i.e., “wearer of the robe,”
1490 3,2 | vestment is made out of the richest cloths, of gold and silver,
1491 7,1 | whole day study to live righteously, according to Thy word).
1492 7,1 | health, and length of days rightly dividing the Word of Thy
1493 8,2 | deacon utters the words “He riseth from supper,” the bishop
1494 8,1 | received baptism in the River Jordan; God the Father testified
1495 3,2 | usually called simply “robe” (ríza).~For several centuries
1496 8,1 | follow after Christ by the road of suffering, by mortifying
1497 3,2 | their breast, outside their robes, as a reminder that they
1498 2,1 | semblance of Christ, Who is the rock of salvation and the door
1499 3,1 | the great Roman Empire (Rome, Constantinople, Antioch)
1500 2,2 | with rounded or pointed roofs), signifying that Christians
1501 9,3 | washed with red wine and rosewater, as this act was performed
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