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What does it mean to light a candle in a greek orthodox church?
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The lit candle represents the life of the faithful. It shows how a Christian should act, burning like a candle before God, his body being gradually consumed by the divine flame, marking the end of earthly light. It is also worth noting that, unlike in Protestant faiths, fire is not a negative thing (the concept of burning in the 'fires of hell', for example, does not exist is eastern orthodox teachings.). It is a symbol of purity and cleansing.
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Can you tell me about Greek Orthodox churches?
very beautiful and ornate and in the entrance you need to buy a candle and light it and pray and its mostly in greek with translation and theres a communion of wine followed by pieces of bread you can take
What do the candles do in church?
The candle is a symbol of the light. And Christ is the light of the world.
Why do you pay to light a candle at church?
you dont have to pay.
What does the paschal candle resemble to?
This candle Jesus as light of the world.He is the alpha and the omega as we called it in Greek.
What does it mean to light a candle on a church step?
It repersents a prayer to someone
Why would one light a vigil candle in church?
For a prayer intention. The "vigil" candle is just that, it stands vigil, symbolically representing your desire to pray for a certain grace or petition. Long after you must leave the church to do your duties the candle remains, symbolizing your intention.
What is the name of the permanent light in a catholic church?
A votive candle or votive lamp.
How did Christianity become orthodox or Catholic?
The Church of Christ was founded by the Holy Apostles on the First Pentecost. That Church was Orthodox (Right believing, Right worshipping) and Catholic (Universal). The Church of Christ-wherever people were converted to it, was Orthodox, until 1054, when the West (Western Europe) split from the Orthodox Church due to different issues, but mainly revolving around the novel claim of the Popes that they had more power than did all the other Bishops of the Church. As time went on, the church in the West became known as "the Roman Catholic Church," the True Church of Christ in the East as the "Orthodox Church," usually modified by the region of the Church being spoken of - "Greek Orthodox Church," "Russian Orthodox Church," etc. In light of the belief of the Orthodox Church that it is the True Church of Christ, and therefore, True Christianity, "Christianity" did not "become Orthodox or Catholic," but always was, and still is Orthodox; Roman Catholics are an organization that adopted incorrect beliefs about the Church and about Christ from the 9th century on; once being identical, by the 20th century, the gulf had widened greatly, with Roman Catholic belief becoming very far away, indeed, from the beliefs of Orthodox Christianitythe True Church of Christ, the only Genuine Christianity.
What is a pulpit candle?
A pulpit candle is a candle placed on or near the pulpit or lectern in a church. It is often used during religious services to symbolize the presence of light and truth in the message being delivered.
What has the author Auxentios written?
Auxentios has written: 'The Paschal fire in Jerusalem' -- subject(s): Church history, Doctrines, History, Holy Light of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Orthodox patriarchate), Orthodox Eastern Church
Why does the priest lit the paschal candle outside of the church on Easter?
During the Good Friday service (and in some traditions the Maundy Thursday service), all the lights are removed from a worship space, with the light of the paschal candle being the last to be removed/extinguished. Because the paschal candle specifically represents Christ's living presence among the people, by extinguishing the candle, we signify Jesus' death. Then, on Easter a fire is lit outside the church and the candle first lit to symbolize Christ's resurrection (usually with a new candle to symbolize new life). That light is then carried into the darkness of the church and from there the light spreads throughout the worshiping community. The symbolism would be ruined if you used a lighter or another candle to light the paschal candle in the worship space because it would no longer serve as the source of all light and life in our midst.
What does a manoualia do in an orthodox church?
It is a place for the faithful to light candles and pray, either for themselves or for someone else.
