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Yearly Archives: 2011
St. Nicholas’ Visit
We had a children’s homily in Liturgy, which was followed by a yummy lunch, music, and a visit from St. Nicholas!
Christmas Pierogies
A few pictures and a short video from pierogie making today. Christmas orders are pouring in! Father Pavlo, Pani Luba, Janet, Rich, John, Daria, Chris, Maggie, Raia, Roddy, Marie-Diane, Carol, Brian, and Dorothy were among those pinching and rolling. Many … Continue reading
Vesting the Bishop in the Hierarchical Liturgy
Vesting the Bishop in the Hierarchical Liturgy The bishop goes to the kathedra (a raised platform with the episcopal chair) which has been set up at the bema (the center of the nave). Then, in the midst of his people, … Continue reading
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Greeting the Bishop in a Hierarchical Liturgy
Greeting the Bishop in a Hierarchical Liturgy When the bishop arrives, he is greeted at the royal doors by the clergy and the faithful. Traditionally, members of the congregation welcome the eparch with bread and salt. The Hierarchical Liturgy … Continue reading
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Intro to the Hierarchical Liturgy
Intro to the Hierarchical Liturgy The Hierarchical Divine Liturgy is served whenever the bishop is present. Since the bishop is the shepherd of his church, he should preside at all his church’s celebrations, and that’s exactly what he did in … Continue reading
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The Sanctuary
Sanctuary The area behind the iconostasis is the sanctuary. As the narthex was historically the place of the penitent and catechumens, and the the nave is the place of the faithful, the sanctuary is the place of the clergy. In … Continue reading
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Iconostas
Iconostas The iconostas is literally the “stand of icons” that rise up at the front of the nave, separating it from the sanctuary. Our icons are described as theology in color or windows to heaven because of the reality they … Continue reading
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Sacristy and Vestry
Sacristy Connected on one side to the nave and connected on the other side to the sanctuary, we have a sacristy and a vestry for the use of the clergy and servers. They are accessible through the white doors in … Continue reading
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The Doors
The Doors It is our tradition to model our churches on Hagia Sophia, the Church of Holy Wisdom in Constantinople. The main front doors there are called the royal doors since those were the doors by which the emperor entered … Continue reading
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Candles and Lights
The Polyelaios Polyelaios translates from Greek as “much oil.” It refers to a large chandelier which, in some Byzantine traditions, hangs from the center of the church beneath the cupola. If a polyelaios is present, it often has a large … Continue reading
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