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Litya Tray

The 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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§ 02 - Related Terms

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Entries from the lexicon that share the same corner of Orthodox worship and thought as Litya Tray.

GlossaryKoliva TrayThe tray on which koliva is offered in memorials, often decorated with a cross, focusing prayers for the departed on Christ’s victory over death.GlossaryAntidoronBlessed bread distributed after the Divine Liturgy, not the Eucharist itself, but a sign of fellowship and love extended to all who attend the service.GlossaryBaptismal ShellA small vessel or shell used to pour consecrated water over the newly illumined, highlighting the cleansing and anointing aspects of Baptism.GlossaryLecternA stand for holding the Gospel book, Epistle, or service books during readings, underscoring the dignity of the proclaimed word.GlossaryOblation TableAlso called the prothesis, the side table where the bread and wine are prepared before being offered at the altar during the Proskomedia.GlossaryOrarionThe stole worn by deacons, draped over the left shoulder, representing the angelic ministry of service and proclamation in the liturgy.
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