A set of two cruets— one containing wine and the other plain water
A bread tray containing the prosphora (special leavened bread that is stamped with a
wooden seal before it is baked in the oven), Particles are removed from the bread prior to the
Divine Liturgy to commemorate various saints of the church as well as the living and departed
members of the local congregation. The rest of the bread is cut up and distributed to everyone
present at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy.
A Small Table
A table will often be found on the right side of the sanctuary/chancel to cut the bread
remaining from the Divine Liturgy. This table is also used to store items which are used in
conjunction with the Divine Liturgy such as:
Boxes of charcoal
Boxes of incense
A tray to hold the bread remaining from the Liturgy
The Zeon— a cup or jug used to hold boiling water which is added to the chalice by the
priest just prior to communion (see figure 3-32)
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Figure 3-32.— The zeon.
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