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The Paschal trikirion ( el, τρικήριον) is a liturgical triple- candlestick used at Easter time in the Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic traditions.
page 2, ''Цвѣтнаѧ Трїωдь'' (in
"Archbishop Averky Liturgics — The Pascha of the Lord, or the Resurrection of Christ", Retrieved 2011-12-24 is also carried. The paschal trikirion is held by the serving priest (whether a bishop or a presbyter) in contrast to the bishop's trikirion which the bishop uses for blessing and is held or carried alongside the bishop. It is used from the commencement of the celebration of the Resurrection during the Paschal Vigil through the end of Bright Week, and also on the Apodosis of Pascha,
"Archbishop Averky Liturgics — The Leave-taking of Pascha", Retrieved 2011-12-24 when it is used at sundry times, in particular, while chanting the paschal verses at the beginning of Vespers, Matins and the Divine Liturgy, while
Russian Orthodox bishop carrying a paschal trikirion
(photo)
Deacons carrying Paschal candles
(plus back-view of a paschal trikirion) {{Easter Byzantine Rite Eastern Christian liturgical objects Eastertide Christian religious objects Candles
The Paschal trikirion ( el, τρικήριον) is a liturgical triple- candlestick used at Easter time in the Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic traditions.
Liturgical use
The paschal trikirion is not mentioned in the liturgical books of the Eastern Orthodox Church; indeed, both the Pentecostarionpage 2, ''Цвѣтнаѧ Трїωдь'' (in
Church Slavonic
Church Slavonic (, , literally "Church-Slavonic language"), also known as Church Slavic, New Church Slavonic or New Church Slavic, is the conservative Slavic liturgical language used by the Eastern Orthodox Church in Belarus, Bosnia and Herzeg ...
, ''the Pentecostarion'')", Retrieved 2011-12-24 and the Typicon dictate the celebrant carry a cross in his left hand when, in contemporary practice, the paschal trikirion"Archbishop Averky Liturgics — The Pascha of the Lord, or the Resurrection of Christ", Retrieved 2011-12-24 is also carried. The paschal trikirion is held by the serving priest (whether a bishop or a presbyter) in contrast to the bishop's trikirion which the bishop uses for blessing and is held or carried alongside the bishop. It is used from the commencement of the celebration of the Resurrection during the Paschal Vigil through the end of Bright Week, and also on the Apodosis of Pascha,
"Archbishop Averky Liturgics — The Leave-taking of Pascha", Retrieved 2011-12-24 when it is used at sundry times, in particular, while chanting the paschal verses at the beginning of Vespers, Matins and the Divine Liturgy, while
censing
A thurible (via Old French from Medieval Latin ) is a metal censer suspended from chains, in which incense is burned during worship services. It is used in Christian churches including the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Assyrian Church of t ...
, during the Little Entrance, and when giving the paschal greeting.
Deacon's candle
As specified in the liturgical books the Pentecostarion and the Typicon, deacons also carry a candle throughout the paschal services. The deacon's candle is a single large candle which he carries in his left hand while reciting ektenias (litanies), while censing, and at other times when his hands are not otherwise occupied. It is also often decorated with fresh flowers. In the Slavic tradition, this candle may be red.See also
* Dikirion and trikirion * Paschal candleReferences
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Russian Orthodox bishop carrying a paschal trikirion
(photo)
Deacons carrying Paschal candles
(plus back-view of a paschal trikirion) {{Easter Byzantine Rite Eastern Christian liturgical objects Eastertide Christian religious objects Candles