Orthodox Glossary · Term

Holy Trinity

The central mystery of one God in three Persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - confessed in the Creed and experienced in every sacramental act of the Church.

Back to glossary Orthodox Concepts
Defined Term
H
Holy Trinity
LexiconOrthodox Christianity 101
§ 01 - How to Study This Term

From definition into prayer.

The Orthodox tradition does not separate vocabulary from worship. Pair this term with Scripture, the Liturgy, and the lived life of the Church.

  1. 01
    Look for the word in worship

    Listen for it inside the Divine Liturgy, the daily prayers, or the hymns of the feast it belongs to.

  2. 02
    Trace it through the Fathers

    The same word usually echoes across centuries - Athanasius, the Cappadocians, Maximus, Gregory Palamas.

  3. 03
    Pair it with a prayer

    Vocabulary becomes piety when it lives inside a single, repeated prayer of the Church.

Where the term lives
§ 02 - Related Terms

Words that travel together.

Entries from the lexicon that share the same corner of Orthodox worship and thought as Holy Trinity.

GlossaryPaschal TrikirionA three-branched candle used by bishops at Pascha, representing the Holy Trinity and the radiant light of the risen Christ.GlossaryAerA large veil used to cover the chalice and paten during the Divine Liturgy, representing the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit and the hidden mystery of Christ’s presence in 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.GlossaryOrthodox SaintsThe cloud of witnesses glorified by God, whose lives manifest the fruits of the Holy Spirit and provide models of repentance and holiness for every believer.
✦   Where to next?

One word, then another.

The Orthodox lexicon is a doorway, not a destination. Keep going - pair this term with prayer and a parish near you.

Find a Parish Back to Glossary