Category: Religion
Created by: Silentchapel
Number of Blossarys: 95
English (EN) 
Myrrh is an perfumed oily substance used for Christian sacraments. It is generally blessed only by bishops (or patriarchs) and then given to lesser-ranking clergymen. Myrrh is generally used in ...
Chrismation is a sacrament in Eastern Christianity synonymous with confirmation. It is performed immediately after the baptism, regardless of the age of the baptized or who performed the baptism ...
Sign of the cross is a hand motion used by Christians during prayer. It is performed by touching the forehead, the breast and the shoulders by right hand, though specifics regarding the shoulder ...
Seraph (plural: seraphim) are type or ranks of angels considered to be closest to God. Based on their description from the book of Ezekiel, they're reprisented as men with six wings with whom they ...
Stigmata is a phenomenon when the wounds of Jesus Christ supposedly mystically appear on person's body. Their appearance can sometimes be predicted by proximity of religious feastdays, Communion or ...
An icon is a two dimensional representation of Jesus Christ, saints or biblical events. As opposed to religious imagery, icons have very strict rules on how to paint them and who who can paint them. ...
A spiritual father is a priest (monastic or non-monastic) in Eastern Christian tradition who serves the spiritual needs of one specific Christian. The function of the spiritual father is to help a ...
