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A blossary containing the definitions of Christian worship, theology, doctrine and practice.

Category: Religion

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An icon is a two dimensional representation of Jesus Christ, saints or biblical events. As opposed to religious imagery, icons have very strict rules on how to paint them and who who can paint them. ...

Domain: Religion; Gifts & crafts; Category: Christianity; Painting & calligraphy

A spiritual father is a priest (monastic or non-monastic) in Eastern Christian tradition who serves the spiritual needs of one specific Christian. The function of the spiritual father is to help a ...

Domain: Religion; Category: Christianity

Prayer rule is a set of prayers that ought to be said by Eastern Christians on specific occasions. Most of these prayers are attributed to various saints. There are prayer rules for morning, evening, ...

Domain: Religion; Category: Christianity

Icon corner is a place in the homes of Eastern Christians where icons are kept. It is usually on the eastern corner of the main room, but it can be found on plain walls as well. Icon corners are used ...

Domain: Religion; Category: Christianity

Thurible (or censer) is a liturgical vessel used for burning incense during Christian religious services. It is made of metal and hung on a chain by which it can be swung in order to direct incense. ...

Domain: Religion; Category: Christianity

Halo is a circular shape placed around the heads of holy persons in Christianity. It is usually of yellow or gold color and it represents the holiness of person in question. Christ usually (but not ...

Domain: Religion; Category: Christianity

In Christianity, incense is used during services in order to bless objects or to express worship. It is generally burned in a vessel called thurible or censer, suspended on chains, which can direct ...

Domain: Religion; Category: Christianity

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