Spear (liturgy)
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.The Spear (Greek: λόγχη; Slavonic: Копіе́) or Lance is a liturgical implement used during the Divine Liturgy in the Byzantine Rite of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches.[citation needed]
Significance
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The Spear symbolizes the
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The Spear is one of the Sacred Vessels usually kept on the
and Spear will be made to match them. The Spear is normally made of precious metal (or at least plated with silver and/or gold), has a point sharp enough to cut the bread, and will often have a cross at the end of the handle.Liturgical use
The Spear is used during the
Holy Communion
to cut the Lamb into pieces for the clergy and faithful to communicate from.
In the Euchologion there is also a special Prayer of the Spear which may be said by the priest when one is sick.[citation needed]
The Spear, being a sanctified object, may not be used for any purpose other than the liturgical uses for which it is appointed.[citation needed]
References
- ISBN 978-0-88465-362-2.