Zapivka
Russian Orthodox Church, Düsseldorf
.Zapivka (
Holy Communion.[1]
The purpose of zapivka is to wash any remnants of the
Sacred Mysteries (Eucharist) out. The method of partaking of the zapivka is to first take three sips of the warm wine, then consume the antidoron
.
The
Sacred Mysteries).[2]
He will then receive zapivka after finishing the ablutions. After consuming the zapivka all of the clergy will rinse their hands and their lips.
References
- Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, p. 119
- St. Tikhon's SeminaryPress, p. 85
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