Complete Definition of "prosphora"

English
wikipedia

Etymology
From Greek ��ο��ο�ά, from Ancient Greek ���� (towards) + �έ�� (bring)

Noun
en-noun

  1. a holy bread; a small loaf of leavened bread, used for communion in Orthodox Church. Usually consists of two layers, symbolizing the dual nature of Christ.

Translations

Russian: п�о��о�а (prosforá) f, п�о�ви�а (prosvirá) f

See also
antidoron
eulogia
host
wafer

Category:Christianity

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