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1502 11 | when laid in the earth, rots, yet its vital principle
1503 2,2 | several cupolas (towers with rounded or pointed roofs), signifying
1504 8,2 | out from the kingdom. But rouse thyself and cry: Holy, Holy,
1505 4,4 | features into the fixed routine of the daily services —
1506 9,3 | priests take cloths and rub the altar dry. Then he takes
1507 3,2 | the bishop stands on such rugs, as a reminder that he should,
1508 10,1 | emblematic of his duty as ruler of the community. If he
1509 1,2 | Christianity was proclaimed the ruling religion of the Roman Empire.~ ~
1510 10,1 | which begin at the neck and run all around the mantle down
1511 2,10| it is a cup with a cover running on three slight chains,
1512 2,5 | Cross, while around the rim runs the inscription: “Before
1513 8,2 | celebrants don the full, sacerdotal vestments, and after the
1514 3,2 | it Saccos, which means a “sackcloth garment,” or “garment of
1515 9,5 | his duty to guard their sacredness, admitting to participate
1516 3,1 | psalm-readers,” and the sacristans or doorkeepers. Part of
1517 8,1 | not to be darkened by the sad Lenten services of even
1518 8,2 | article of food placed for sale on the markets in the first
1519 8,4 | the conversation with the Samaritan woman; the fifth, the healing
1520 7,1 | though never consumed, but sanctifying them that partake thereof,” —
1521 2,4 | churches there are several sanctuaries dedicated to the memory
1522 10,1 | of the monk are shod with sandals (shoes), in token that he
1523 9,5 | both parties must be of sane mind, and 4) must have authority
1524 4,9 | Doxology which the angels sang on the night of the Nativity: “
1525 8,1 | Emperor Manuel over the Saracens, and one by the Russian
1526 9,5 | Be thou exalted like unto Sarah, and exult thou, like unto
1527 2,4 | Gifts (the Body of Christ, saturated with His Blood), reserved
1528 2,2 | Church, governed by Christ, saves men from drowning in the
1529 11 | whom the Prophet Ezekiel saw in his vision, in the shape
1530 5,1 | standing before the altar, sayeth:— “Glory to the holy, consubstantial,
1531 7,1 | the name given to Christ’s sayings about them that are blessed,
1532 10,2 | unction in life, and also scatters on it ashes from the censer.
1533 10,1 | Schema, are called in Russia Schémniks. They take severer vows
1534 9,1 | not sin... Many are the scourges of the sinner, but mercy
1535 4,9 | judgment of Christ, the scourging and the mocking, and the
1536 2,7 | two, or more tiers. Such screens, therefore, differ in appearance:
1537 2,5 | arched bands, held by a screw in such a way, that they
1538 9,1 | the person who has been sealed with the name of the Lord
1539 11 | times rings were used as seals, with which to seal storerooms
1540 2,2 | carries men through stormy seas into a peaceful harbor,
1541 8,2 | contrition proper to the season does not allow of the triumphal
1542 5,2 | we pray to the Lord “for seasonable weather, abundance of the
1543 6,7 | harbor, in which mankind is secure from the deep of evil.~
1544 10,1 | this second grade, but will seek the third, highest. The
1545 9,4 | the better to do all this, seeks solitude and keeps away
1546 | seeming
1547 3,1 | the Holy Scriptures, and sees that the worshippers comport
1548 9,4 | carelessness with regard to his self-correction, or again to calm his conscience
1549 8,2 | salvation, but to labor at our self-improvement, while trusting in the help
1550 2,1 | a door, seeing in this a semblance of Christ, Who is the rock
1551 8,4 | fishermen as supremely wise, by sending down upon them the Holy
1552 8,2 | and as penance requires a sense of one’s unworthiness, hope
1553 8,2 | the festivities, making us sensible of its fruits.~ The preparation
1554 4,2 | watches (times of changing sentries): evening (from 6 to 9 p.m.
1555 2,4 | shape of a coffin, or a sepulchral cave, in which case they
1556 10,3 | then called “A Psalter with Sequence.”~ There is still another
1557 7,1 | usually followed by the sermon or homily.~ ~The Communion
1558 7,1 | prostration is a sign of servitude. During the time, that laymen
1559 10,1 | Russia Schémniks. They take severer vows of complete renunciation
1560 5,2 | including readers, choristers, sextons) “and people,” (the congregation
1561 10,2 | is dust, all ashes, all a shadow... I weep and lament, when
1562 10,2 | things are more feeble than shadows, all things are more deceptive
1563 9,3 | of her, she shall not be shaken; God shall help her right
1564 8,2 | have defiled my soul with shameful sins, and have wasted all
1565 2,2 | encompasses him. The latter two shapes are not so often used, as
1566 7,1 | admixture, not sour nor sharp, not mildewed nor yet rancid.~
1567 7,1 | ordering them to look out sharply that no unbaptized intruder
1568 2,9 | indicating that the Lord sheds His grace on men, while
1569 8,1 | was set by the Law at five shekels. On the fortieth day after
1570 10,2 | the Church in life, are sheltered by her in death.~ ~Prayers
1571 8,1 | O Christ our God, hath shined upon the world the light
1572 8,2 | words: “the Light of Christ shineth upon all,” in token that
1573 3,2 | it would be difficult to shirr up on the shoulders, it
1574 10,1 | The feet of the monk are shod with sandals (shoes), in
1575 10,1 | monk are shod with sandals (shoes), in token that he should
1576 7,1 | Divine glory covered Him and shone forth as a star.~ Having
1577 6,7 | are placed).~ In order to shorten the service, it is usual
1578 2,2 | in token that, as a star shows a man his way on a dark
1579 10,2 | when they are called a shroud or winding-sheet, and refer
1580 8,2 | to imitate the former and shun the example of the latter.
1581 2,2 | there is neither sorrow nor sighing.” Churches are frequently
1582 7,1 | chanted, it having the same signification as the prokimenon before
1583 2,4 | silken cloths, which, after signing them with their name, they
1584 8,2 | Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and stand with fear and
1585 8,2 | concluded, the celebrants silently transport the Epitaphion
1586 3,2 | handsome cloth is tied, usually silk, as an ornament, and to
1587 11 | kontakion is a short hymn, similar in substance to the troparion,
1588 4,9 | hour. But with all this similarity, the office of one Hour
1589 9,3 | offices, which bear some similitude to the Sacraments of Baptism
1590 8,2 | mixture of oil and wine simmers in kettles to the continuous
1591 6,7 | verses or troparia. The simultaneous singing of the scriptural
1592 1,2 | its appearance on earth simultaneously with man. The goodness and
1593 9,4 | that their repentance was sincere and strong. This remission
1594 2,11| Vespers and Matins), after the single-stroke toll. On high feast-days
1595 7,1 | bells are set tolling (in single-strokes). After worshipping the
1596 5,6 | prokimenon is emphatically singled out of the service: The
1597 5,3 | reading of the kathismáta (singular, kathísma). This name is
1598 9,4 | troubled by sin and not let him sink into despair. The penance
1599 10,1 | saying: “Our brother (or our sister) cuts the hair of his (or
1600 9,5 | may two brothers marry two sisters; within the fifth degree (
1601 6,8 | receive our prayer; Thou that sittest at the right hand of the
1602 8,2 | many-eyed cherubim and the six-winged seraphim, covering their
1603 3,2 | something resembling a cup or a skull.”~ ~The Epigonation or “
1604 6,8 | annulled, Eve set free, death slain, and we are given life.
1605 3,2 | wealthy men of rank, who had slaves to carry their towel for
1606 10 | individuals. “Moleben” is a Slavonic word signifying “a service
1607 3,2 | Phelónion. It was long, wide, sleeveless, enveloping the entire person,
1608 2,10| a cover running on three slight chains, which all unite
1609 9,3 | of brilliant material, is slipped; (it is called endyton,
1610 9,5 | he repeats thrice, then slips the ring on the fourth finger (
1611 8,2 | have wasted all my life in slothfulness, but by thine intercessions
1612 7,1 | accompany the act are sung to slower time; 2). the words of the
1613 10,3 | The Clergy Service Book (Sluzhébnik) contains the unalterable
1614 8,3 | of Hebrew dwellings were smeared preserved the Jews from
1615 7,1 | odor of a spiritual sweet smell, may in return send down
1616 3,2 | God, with which they must smite all that is impure and vicious.~ ~
1617 8,3 | Jews from the angel who was smiting the Egyptian first-born
1618 9,3 | bishop rubs the board with soap in the form of a Cross,
1619 2,4 | the eagle, the bird which soars high and fixes his gaze
1620 1,2 | them. In this way, as human society became organized, public
1621 3,2 | same garment, made out of soft material, so that it was
1622 11 | bring before us Joseph, sold by his brothers, as the
1623 9,1 | preparation for burial and, as a soldier of Christ — as a preparation
1624 2,7 | the screen is called the Soléas (which means “an elevated
1625 2,7 | varying in height, or a solid wall up to the ceiling.
1626 9,4 | better to do all this, seeks solitude and keeps away from all
1627 11 | the palaces of David and Solomon. Christians began to give
1628 | somewhere
1629 9,5 | sides of thy house, Thy sons like young olive trees round
1630 8,1 | carried to the church of St. Sophia, and the ceremony of consecrating
1631 10,1 | ancient times on days of sorrowing; the monk dons it in token
1632 3,2 | renovation, in despite of sorrows and sufferings. Below the
1633 3,2 | belonged the Maniples — a sort of cuffs, under which men
1634 2,6 | diakonnicon. In ancient times all sorts of edible gifts for the
1635 2,1 | Iesous Christos, Theou Yios, Soter,” i.e., “Jesus Christ, Son
1636 7,1 | without admixture, not sour nor sharp, not mildewed
1637 8,1 | then towards the West, South and North, then once more
1638 9,4 | how long a time a man can spare from his worldly obligations.~
1639 2,5 | mixed up.~The Spear. — A spear-shaped knife, double-edged, used
1640 5,6 | while in the second we specify what mercies we desire for
1641 11 | Israel, or, in Christian speech — of Christianity.~ *
1642 8,2 | linen and covered It with spices, laid It in a new tomb.”
1643 8,4 | All-mighty Spirit, and is called “Spirit-Day.” The Church prepares for
1644 8,1 | the Paschal week. But in spite of the Lenten time, it is
1645 9,1 | signifies, by blowing and spitting, his contempt of all things
1646 9,6 | but morally suffering from spleen, despondency, and desirous
1647 8,1 | Mary, glorified God, and spoke about Christ to all who
1648 10,2 | priest is not washed; but sponged with pure oil and clothed
1649 9,1 | seven days, nor wash the spots on their bodies which had
1650 3,1 | which the Christian faith spread over the globe — have received
1651 9,3 | Saviour, at the same time sprinkling the external walls with
1652 9,3 | After this prayer he takes a square-cut stone, (a cube), in which
1653 9,3 | prayer, “that the Lord may stablish the newly built temple and
1654 7,1 | clean, neither musty nor stale. These loaves are called
1655 7,1 | of the size of the entire stamp, uttering at the same time
1656 10,1 | choice, who is called a stárets (a Russian word, meaning, “
1657 8,1 | they that worshipped the stars were taught by a Star to
1658 2,4 | gave to people who were starting on a journey. Later on,
1659 10 | begin lessons, when any one starts on a journey, when a new
1660 5,3 | Thee, O God”; whence the stases are also called “Glories.”
1661 5,3 | is subdivided into three stáses, and each stasis is separated
1662 11 | church, while the bishops station themselves in two lines
1663 10,3 | called Typicon, (which means “statute”).~ The services performed
1664 7,1 | Lord.” Then the priest, stepping down from the ambo, and
1665 9,6 | recited. After that the bishop stirs the oil and wine with the
1666 | stop
1667 7,1 | remembers the star which stopped over the house in Bethlehem,
1668 7,1 | the northern door, and, stopping before the Royal Gates,
1669 11 | literally, a cellar, a store-room, or a small chamber.~According
1670 11 | seals, with which to seal storerooms in houses; so the possession
1671 2,2 | helmsman, carries men through stormy seas into a peaceful harbor,
1672 3,1 | the index is stretched out straight and the middle finger slightly
1673 7,1 | soldiers pierced His side and straightway there came out blood and
1674 3,2 | shepherd, who takes the straying sheep upon his shoulders.~ ~
1675 8,1 | was carried through the streets of the city, with prayers
1676 3,2 | to remind them that God strengthens them with His own strength,
1677 3,1 | accomplish this, the index is stretched out straight and the middle
1678 9,5 | which means in Greek, the “stretching out” or “laying on of hands.”
1679 7,1 | only the order of it is strictly prescribed, but also the
1680 5,8 | hostile invasion and civil strife.” After the ectenia all
1681 8,2 | spiritual serpent, which striveth to bite our heel,” and sits
1682 11 | glorifying God night and day and striving to do His will.~ †That
1683 9,4 | repentance was sincere and strong. This remission of sins
1684 6,4 | Saviour, destroying the stronghold of death, and with Thyself
1685 8,2 | in order to arouse more strongly the feeling of penitence,
1686 2,11| church in specially erected structures called “belfries.” If the
1687 9,1 | as a preparation to the struggle with iniquity.~ The act
1688 10,1 | of small metallic plates strung on a string or rope, at
1689 8,1 | dedicated to the memory of Sts. Symeon the God-receiver
1690 3,2 | To this effect there were studs on the shoulders, over which
1691 7,1 | may through this whole day study to live righteously, according
1692 3,2 | had it made out of rich stuffs and sometimes decorated
1693 9,5 | ordaineth this most pious subdeacon for deacon; let us therefore
1694 3,1 | among these is that of the “subdeacons” or hypodeacons; they assist
1695 5,3 | Hebrews.* Each kathisma is subdivided into three stáses, and each
1696 8,2 | joyful and triumphal hymns, subdued light, less frequent drawing
1697 10,1 | of monks — they are first subjected to tests, to prove the firmness
1698 9,1 | which once upon a time submerged the entire human race, symbolizes
1699 6,7 | of the Red Sea, and the submersion of Pharaoh’s army. With
1700 9,5 | Thigh-shield (palitsa) in token of submissiveness to his authority. All through
1701 4,8 | Understand, O ye nations, and submit yourselves, for God is with
1702 3,1 | is also a bishop; these subordinate bishops are called “Vicars,”
1703 10,1 | called to be in perfect subordination to the will of their chief,
1704 7,1 | Very few new hymns entered subsequently into the Liturgy. In this
1705 9,3 | sundry fragrant and adhesive substances, incense and white sulfur),
1706 7,1 | Antidóron, which means: “Substitute for the Gift.” The Antidoron
1707 7,1 | Alleluia.” The reason for this substitution is that in ancient times,
1708 8,2 | Great Lent.~ Each of the successive weeks of Great Lent presents
1709 9,4 | her representative, and sues for pardon, receives absolution
1710 2,2 | themselves are ready to suffer all things. Sometimes a
1711 9,6 | for the granting to the sufferer of the grace of the Holy
1712 9,6 | case of need, one priest suffices.~ A dish with wheat is placed
1713 10,2 | resurrection, while the honey (or sugar) indicates the sweet, blissful
1714 4,1 | hours, and contain petitions suited to these memories.~ ~
1715 9,3 | substances, incense and white sulfur), and sprinkles the top
1716 8,4 | God as the first-fruits of summer, and remind us that Christians
1717 2,2 | sometimes called crests or summits. One crest or cupola signifies
1718 6,8 | priest utters these words at sunrise and thereby invites the
1719 4,7 | service, beginning after sunset, lasts till daybreak, and
1720 7,1 | two smaller round loaves superposed, indicating that in Jesus
1721 6,8 | lived in the darkness of superstitions and iniquities. In those
1722 3,1 | ordination, and have under their supervision all the persons who hold
1723 9,5 | healeth what is infirm and supplieth what is wanting, passing
1724 9,4 | improvement and salvation he supports and encourages by hope in
1725 5,3 | though the homilies have been suppressed, the name is preserved,
1726 9,5 | himself to be uplifted by his supremacy, she not taking advantage
1727 8,4 | shown forth the fishermen as supremely wise, by sending down upon
1728 11 | affliction, such as they are sure to encounter and share together
1729 2,2 | there is none, the roof, is surmounted with a Cross, the instrument
1730 10,1 | spiritual guides, with complete surrender of their own will. Monks
1731 5,8 | present time this custom still survives and serves as a reminder
1732 10,2 | the desire to console the survivors. It begins with the chanting
1733 3,2 | wearing the thigh-shield alone suspend it on the right side; if
1734 5,8 | the wine, that they might sustain their strength. At the present
1735 8,2 | ingredients are: olive oil, wine, sweet-smelling oils, various kinds of incense
1736 10,2 | melodies.”).~ “What earthly sweetness remaineth unmixed with sorrow?
1737 2,9 | fruit of the olive tree), is symbolic of grace, indicating that
1738 2,1 | Cross of Christ by the sign T; sometimes they drew a square
1739 10,1 | red or green cloth called tables of the law sewed on in front,
1740 6,7 | of men who, having been tainted with sin, but having become
1741 11 | hidden but increased the talents given them by God. The hymns
1742 8,2 | despondency, ambition, and idle talking give me not. But rather
1743 2,11| is made in the shape of a tall turret above the porch,
1744 10,1 | allaying heat) betokens the taming of the passions. By assuming
1745 8,2 | canvas, (or an embroidery or tapestry) representing Christ entombed,
1746 9,4 | that he will fulfill some task or discipline imposed upon
1747 10,2 | great battle against the Tatars.~ ~Special Features of the
1748 3,1 | their capacity of chief teachers and enlighteners of the
1749 11 | Christ our Saviour, and His teachings. It consists of four books
1750 8,2 | daring sin in Paradise, tear asunder also the handwriting
1751 6,4 | is passed; weep not, but tell of the Resurrection to the
1752 6,7 | the sea of life, in the tempest of sins, and finding in
1753 10 | Majesties; 2) on the day of a temple-feast, i.e., the day sacred to
1754 10 | with canons are sung on temple-feasts in honor of the Lord and
1755 2,4 | the shape of a temple. A temple-shaped tabernacle, used, in old
1756 9,3 | before a curtain hung up temporarily in the place of that door.~ ~
1757 11 | courageously overcome all temptations and allurements. The third
1758 9,5 | perform the Sacraments and tend the flock of Christ, i.e.,
1759 10,1 | Him.” Then, the better to test his willingness to take
1760 8,1 | River Jordan; God the Father testified to His Son by a voice from
1761 9,5 | and engage, in case their testimony should be proved false,
1762 10,1 | they are first subjected to tests, to prove the firmness of
1763 6,7 | days, when various other texts are substituted for it.
1764 1,2 | impel men to glorify and thank Him; the consciousness of
1765 8,1 | took him into his hands, thanked God, and called Jesus “a
1766 8,2 | icons under the Empress Theodora (862 a.d.). The special
1767 10,2 | future lot, St. Gregory the Theologian says that they will be neither
1768 2,1 | words: “Iesous Christos, Theou Yios, Soter,” i.e., “Jesus
1769 | thereafter
1770 9,5 | Eucharist, but only ministers thereat, his ordination takes place
1771 6,8 | illumine mankind, which had theretofore lived in the darkness of
1772 6,4 | those fallen from life hath thereunto been restored, by Him Who
1773 10,2 | feast of St. Dimitri of Thessalonica (26th of October); the Tuesday —
1774 3,2 | people made it out of some thick, coarse stuff, and used
1775 3,2 | first kind were called “thigh-shields” (in Russian nabédrennik);
1776 8,2 | thought for any earthly thing. For the King of kings and
1777 2,2 | Kingdom of Heaven, while thirteen crests signify Christ and
1778 8,2 | kinds of incense and herbs (thirty in all). The oil is emblematic
1779 3,2 | forcing its way through thorny plants, so the bishop, while
1780 7,1 | the Cherubim and chant the thrice-holy hymn unto the life-creating
1781 8,1 | the waters,* and in the thrice-repeated immersion of the Cross,
1782 5,1 | Psalm is concluded with the thrice-sung “Alleluia!” which means “
1783 2,7 | icons, in one, two, or more tiers. Such screens, therefore,
1784 3,2 | and bishop’s tunics have tight-fitting ones. By its brilliant whiteness
1785 2,4 | is a small chalice with a tiny spoon, and in a third a
1786 3,1 | there are grades in the titles of bishops: those who have
1787 9,5 | engage to share all the toils and hardships of life, he
1788 7,1 | church, the bells are set tolling (in single-strokes). After
1789 2,1 | Sacraments. Because the totality of Christians taken together
1790 11 | crown from his head and touches with it the Empress’ head,
1791 1,3 | divine and the human. By touching our brow, breast and shoulders,
1792 2,2 | one or several cupolas (towers with rounded or pointed
1793 9,5 | Apostles and Councils, the traditions of the Church, and to obey
1794 8,2 | knowledge of eternal truth the traducers and blasphemers of the Orthodox
1795 8,1 | giveth birth to Him Who is transcendent in essence,” (Him Who was
1796 8,1 | for the day: “Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, O Christ
1797 2,1 | churches. Sometimes they transformed existing buildings into
1798 10,2 | returns to earth for having transgressed the divine commandment;
1799 9,4 | points out to the careless transgressor how important and deep-seated
1800 9,4 | This power the Apostles transmitted to their successors, the
1801 11 | the Liturgy is mystically transmuted into the Blood of Christ,
1802 8,2 | the celebrants silently transport the Epitaphion from the
1803 3,2 | for any work or went on travels. Maniples still remain an
1804 11 | our gift into His eternal treasury and grant us an abundance
1805 7,1 | the Lord, we sing hymns treating of the greatest of all His
1806 1,1 | faithful, and therefore called tréba, a word which, translated,
1807 9,2 | Book of Needs (the Russian Trebnik) prescribes to receive non-Orthodox
1808 2,10| swinging of incense (a fragrant tree-gum). This swinging is performed
1809 8,2 | done, I, a wretched one, I tremble at the fearful day of judgment;
1810 9,1 | wings, forgive the mother’s trespasses, raise her from the bed
1811 2,11| times, in a “peal” (Russian, trezvón).This is usually done at
1812 5,2 | may be delivered from all tribulation, wrath, and necessity”;
1813 11 | Kings; the Gospel— of the tribute to Cæsar. After the reading
1814 9,4 | soul; he, like a physician, tries to find out what is his
1815 3,1 | candles — the Dikirion and Trikirion. When giving the blessing
1816 2,9 | three candles is called Trikírion (“three candles”), and alludes,
1817 10,3 | the number, the so called Triodes, i.e., incomplete canons,
1818 10,3 | Oktoëchos, the Menéæ,the Triódia and the Eirmológion contain
1819 10,3 | four odes. There are two Triodiæ: the Lenten, giving the
1820 8,3 | Feasts” and “the triumph of triumphs.” The substance of all the
1821 9,4 | again to calm his conscience troubled by sin and not let him sink
1822 11 | The Rite of Anointing Tsars at Their Coronation.~ The
1823 3,2 | the priest’s and bishop’s tunics have tight-fitting ones.
1824 2,11| made in the shape of a tall turret above the porch, it is also
1825 2,11| either on the roof, in the turrets of the cupolas, or at the
1826 9,3 | chrism, rose water, the twig for anointing with chrism,
1827 9,6 | candles and seven bodkins or twigs like those used in the rites
1828 8,2 | in honor of St. Theodore Tyro, Martyr. It begins already
1829 9,6 | the priests, or, if he is unable to rise, the priests come
1830 3,2 | divine services, remained unaltered and universally the same,
1831 9,1 | the shield of his faith unassailed by the enemy. Preserve pure
1832 9,1 | from the community of the unbelieving, and the imposition of the
1833 9,6 | receiving it in view of the uncertainty of the hour of death. The
1834 10,2 | glory on earth continueth unchanged? All things are more feeble
1835 8,2 | intercessions deliver me from all uncleanness.” — “When I think of the
1836 9,6 | reached utter exhaustion or unconsciousness. This Sacrament may be administered
1837 10,2 | him, as being blessed and undefiled, into the Kingdom of Heaven.~
1838 2,1 | preparing to receive it and were undergoing elementary instruction in
1839 2,1 | cities, they assembled in the underground cemeteries known by the
1840 9,1 | of God in its heart and understanding; that it may flee from the
1841 9,5 | completion of the matter undertaken, the betrothal rings are
1842 5,2 | at Peace with all men and undistracted in spirit”), — and consists
1843 4,8 | to Christ, who will come unexpectedly, as the bridegroom in the
1844 9,5 | grace in their offspring, an unfading crown of glory in the heavens,
1845 10,2 | the Lord, according to His unfailing promise, may vouchsafe to
1846 7,1 | and the chalice upon the unfolded Antimins, while the deacon
1847 9,1 | looking towards the East, ungirdled, bareheaded and barefooted,
1848 5,3 | walked in the counsel of the ungodly” (Alleluia!) “Serve ye the
1849 9,3 | the builders of the temple unharmed and the foundations thereof
1850 9,3 | the foundations thereof unimpaired, and that He may help the
1851 7,1 | teaching of Christ would be as unintelligible, to us as is the instruction
1852 8,2 | is done, in token of the uninterrupted connection of the Russian
1853 3,2 | remained unaltered and universally the same, in token of the
1854 8,4 | because of their names being unknown. With this day ends the
1855 | unless
1856 9,5 | to some other person, — unmarried or widowed, and, if the
1857 10,2 | earthly sweetness remaineth unmixed with sorrow? What glory
1858 9,1 | enemy. Preserve pure and unpolluted the garment of incorruption
1859 4,9 | the earth, and lived here unrecognized by nearly all men. The service
1860 9,1 | may remain on it forever unrenounced.” The babe is given a Christian
1861 10,1 | wrongdoing, and stands unbelted, unshod, and bareheaded. Then the
1862 10,2 | from the censer. This oil, unused for the lamp, and these
1863 6,9 | thee: Rejoice, thou Bride Unwedded!”~ ~NOTE. — Wherein the
1864 9,3 | singing of troparia on the upbuilding and establishing of the
1865 9,1 | wherewith Thou has covered him, upholding inviolate in him by Thy
1866 2,4 | bishops to consecrate only the upper boards of the altar, or
1867 8,2 | of in Holy Scripture, and urge us to imitate the former
1868 9,4 | spiritual children, the more useful his counsels and instructions
1869 | using
1870 9,5 | O ye holy martyrs, who valiantly contended and received the
1871 8,2 | victory, cry to Thee, the Vanquisher of death: Hosanna in the
1872 1,2 | originated and developed, varied as to prayers and rites.~
1873 3,1 | subordinate bishops are called “Vicars,” i.e., “lieutenants.” In
1874 1,2 | motions of the body, and, vice-versa, external objects arouse
1875 3,2 | smite all that is impure and vicious.~ ~To recapitulate: The
1876 6,9 | authorities, and render them victorious over their enemies. In olden
1877 8,2 | serpents; to be accounted victors over sin; and uncondemned
1878 9,4 | into sin after baptism, he violates the vows he took at baptism,
1879 8,1 | the Temple, accompanied by virgins with lamps, and they placed
1880 7,1 | hearing their prayers, He may visit us and be mindful of all
1881 10,3 | sometimes printed in one volume with the Horologion. It
1882 11 | because monks take the vow of renunciation of all things
1883 8,1 | their daughter Mary, had vowed to dedicate to God the child
1884 10,1 | how that every man must wage war against the foes of
1885 3,2 | they girded round their waists, when they prepared for
1886 5,4 | stichera). The righteous shall wait patiently for me until Thou
1887 6,2 | no one, while men went on waiting for His coming and prayed
1888 8,2 | Giver of life, for my spirit waketh at dawn toward Thy holy
1889 5,3 | is the man that hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly” (
1890 9,5 | infirm and supplieth what is wanting, passing through my hand,
1891 1,2 | the consciousness of their wants prompts them to address
1892 9,3 | of the Holy Spirit, which warms the hearts of the faithful;
1893 11 | salvation of our souls, as a warning to the newly-espoused that
1894 10,2 | that the deceased, as a warrior of Christ, contended on
1895 1,1 | The prayers used in public warship are divided into two categories:
1896 11 | His benediction, “which washeth away the pollution of the
1897 8,2 | shameful sins, and have wasted all my life in slothfulness,
1898 8,2 | servant whom He shall find watching; but unworthy is he whom
1899 3,2 | According to the position and wealth of the wearer, this head-gear
1900 3,2 | face after ablutions; while wealthy men of rank, who had slaves
1901 3,2 | articles, as well as the weapons which rested on them, were
1902 8,2 | Saviour, adorned, and no wedding garment have I that I may
1903 2,11| the “Sunday bell,” the “weekday bell,” the “small bell.”~
1904 11 | This is sung on Sundays. On weekdays, we sing “O Son of God,
1905 2,8 | vestibule or porch the “weepers” used to stand in ancient
1906 8,2 | O my soul, lest thou be weighed down with sleep; lest thou
1907 10,2 | prayers of the Church have weight with God and that what is
1908 10,1 | brethren give him the kiss of welcome.~ ~The Order of the Great
1909 11 | them and order for them the welfare they desire.” Having assumed
1910 9,5 | their marriage, chastity, well-favored children and joy in them,
1911 6,8 | God, Who hast been thus well-pleased, glory to Thee.”~ ~The Great
1912 9,5 | of the law, for so it is well-pleasing unto God.” The couple, after
1913 8,2 | there we sat down and we wept when we remembered Sion.”
1914 | whatever
1915 5,6 | saying, “Peace to all,” whereto the latter responds by the
1916 3,2 | aspect of two bags, one of which-the larger-hung down behind,
1917 8,2 | feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not
1918 3,2 | tight-fitting ones. By its brilliant whiteness this garment reminds the
1919 | whither
1920 | whoever
1921 3,2 | have devoted themselves wholly to the Church. Of the church
1922 2,1 | and the door through which whosoever passeth shall be saved.
1923 10,2 | received the seal, yet are not wicked, and have suffered more
1924 8,1 | the eighty-four year old widow and prophetess Anna. She
1925 9,5 | other person, — unmarried or widowed, and, if the latter, after
1926 9,5 | The Orthodox Church allows widowers and widows, and also persons
1927 9,5 | Church allows widowers and widows, and also persons whose
1928 9,1 | like unto a branch of the wild olive tree, is grafted unto
1929 10,1 | Whether he will endure willingly the restraint and hardships
1930 10,1 | the better to test his willingness to take the vows, he hands
1931 8,2 | in our country budding willow branches are substituted
1932 10,2 | they are called a shroud or winding-sheet, and refer to the promise
1933 2,4 | eastern wall always had a window, the Sacrament of the Eucharist
1934 9,3 | wall above the doors and windows. Reentering the Sanctuary,
1935 2,5 | used. With one the paten is wiped, after the portions of bread
1936 6,5 | grass, by fire shall ye be withered.~ “In the Holy Spirit every
1937 2,1 | First-called,” “of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.” Special names are given
1938 7,1 | times, catechumens were wont to receive the sacrament
1939 9,3 | bishop or priest plants a wooden Cross on the spot where
1940 2,1 | their prayers to God in woods, in mountain gorges and
1941 3,2 | afterwards out of white woolen stuff; but now it is of
1942 8,1 | congregate to celebrate “the worshipful and glorious Prophet and
1943 8,1 | for thereby, they that worshipped the stars were taught by
1944 7,1 | in single-strokes). After worshipping the Holy Trinity, the priest
1945 11 | as have bridal garments woven of virtues — those who meet
1946 8,2 | things I have done, I, a wretched one, I tremble at the fearful
1947 3,2 | men used to gather at the wrist the wide sleeves of the
1948 10,1 | token that he renounces all wrongdoing, and stands unbelted, unshod,
1949 9,2 | of God and cast away all wrongs and errors.” He kneels in
1950 | yes
1951 2,9 | needed: oil and wax. Oil (yielded by the fruit of the olive
1952 2,1 | Iesous Christos, Theou Yios, Soter,” i.e., “Jesus Christ,
1953 | yourselves
1954 6,5 | than any others:~ ~“From my youth, many passions war against
1955 6,7 | is coupled with that of Zachariah on the birth of his son
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