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Oblation Table

Also called the prothesis, the side table where the bread and wine are prepared before being offered at the altar during the Proskomedia.

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Entries from the lexicon that share the same corner of Orthodox worship and thought as Oblation Table.

GlossaryAltarThe sanctified table at the heart of every Orthodox temple, where the Eucharistic sacrifice is offered and the faithful encounter the heavenly throne of God made present on earth.GlossaryProsphoraThe leavened bread offered at the Proskomedia, stamped with the seal IC XC NIKA, from which the Lamb and particles are taken for the Eucharist.GlossaryAltar TableAlso called the Holy Table, it contains relics of saints and holds the Gospel book, antimension, and holy vessels, anchoring every sacramental act of the parish.GlossaryKandiliAn oil lamp kept before icons or in the altar, burning continuously as a sign of prayer, vigilance, and the presence of the Light of Christ.GlossaryLitya TrayThe tray holding bread, wheat, wine, and oil blessed during a litya service, highlighting God’s providence over the fruits of creation and His mercy toward the faithful.
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