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Anyone know of a good visual glossary of liturgical items? #417999 02/15/18 11:38 AM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 16 MD, USA L LightSpectra Junior Member
LightSpectra Junior Member L Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 16 MD, USA	I'm just curious if anyone knew of a good visual (i.e. with accompanying pictures) guide to all of the various Greek and Slavonic terms used for the Byzantine rite (e.g. diskos, antidoron, aer, orarion, etc.) for neophytes and older children. Thanks!

Re: Anyone know of a good visual glossary of liturgical items? LightSpectra #418009 02/20/18 02:35 PM
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Administrator John Member Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,803 Likes: 35 Virginia!	I don't know of a site that has a full list on a single page, but Orthodox Wiki has a very good article on most liturgical items. https://orthodoxwiki.org

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