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Greek Orthodoxy

Greek Orthodoxy. By: Morgan Dunlow, Nicole Anastassopoulos, Joe Kerner and Bridget Maloy. Important Art/Architecture. Church design Icons Music/ Language Incense Crosses Evil eyes. Church Design. Narthex is the front part of the Church

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Greek Orthodoxy

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  1. Greek Orthodoxy By: Morgan Dunlow, Nicole Anastassopoulos, Joe Kernerand Bridget Maloy

  2. Important Art/Architecture • Church design • Icons • Music/ Language • Incense • Crosses • Evil eyes

  3. Church Design • Narthex is the front part of the Church • Contains icons to kiss and candles people light while saying a short prayer • Candles symbolize Jesus as the light of the world • Non-Orthodox people are to remain in the Narthex out of respect • Nave is the central part of the Church • In traditional Greek churches there are no pews because the worshipers are to stand before God • Many Greek Orthodox Churches (especially in the USA) now contain pews, however, people still stand for long portions of the service

  4. Church Design Continued • Iconostasis: called the τεμπλον ( pronounced templon)- a screen or set of doors between the nave and the sanctuary • Contains large icons, usually one of Jesus, one of Mary holding Jesus, one of the saint whom the church is named after and one of John the Baptist- central figures of the church • Doors are only to be used by the clergy members

  5. Church Design Continued • Sanctuary (altar): only to be entered by the clergy • Women may not enter • Usually square • Contains a table, on which the communion is prepared before being brought out • Money and animal products not allowed in • Large cross usually hangs on the wall, with Jesus’ body on it

  6. Church Pictures Pictures taken by Anastassopoulos family

  7. More Church Pictures f http://www.stjohndc.org/Russian/tour/Gallery/Interior/Narthex/01_narthex287_.jpg http://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/introduction/gallery/image/nave.jpg

  8. Icons • Jesus, saints, angels have halos • Gold= radiance of heaven • Red= divine life • Blue= human life • Jesus wears blue with red underneath • Mary wears red with blue underneath • White only used to show resurrection and transfiguration • Icons depict events or people • When they are of people, hands are present. You are to make the sign of the cross and then kiss their hand

  9. Icons Continued • Icons are filled with symbolism • Tell about the people depicted in them • No statues • Icons are often lit by candles • Symbolizes Jesus as the light of the world • Walls of churches are covered with icons • Icons were also taken on journeys as protection

  10. Παναγία (“All Holy”) http://www.panagiaprousiotissa.org/graphics/panagia_icon.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7tZIlz5h7hw/SMFBnhsOgCI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/ttHUXF0uUMM/S240/Pantocrator,+Christ+Savior+and+Life+Giver.jpg

  11. John the Baptist http://www.wga.hu/art/t/theophan/deesis7.jpg

  12. Music • Services are nearly entirely sung • Human voice = best instrument of praise • Sung completely in Greek YouTube - Trisagion/Prokimenon Holy Trinity Monastery YouTube - Christos Anesti Greek Easter Greetings from Greece

  13. Incense • Used during all services • Represents sweetness of prayers to God • Four chains represent trinity (one for each godly nature of Jesus, then one for the Father and one for the Holy Spirit) • 2 gold cups – one represents Heaven, one Earth • 12 bells represent the 12 Apostles YouTube - Presanctified Liturgy - Saint George Greek Orthodox Church

  14. Crosses • Crosses are often highly decorated • Often have three bars on them • Often have IC XC inscribed on it- letter representing Jesus’ name in Greek (Ιησούς Χριστός) http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31iqe9SqFAL.jpg

  15. Crosses Continued http://www.anyreligiousjewelry.com/images/64312-3-1.jpg http://www.ozziemaid.com.au/images/PewterCharms/RCS067.jpg

  16. Crosses Continued http://www.gallerybyzantium.com/store/graphics/00000001/3213F.gif

  17. Sign of the Cross • The sign of the cross is made with two fingers down, and the thumb, index and middle finger bunched up together (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) • Made either once of three times in a row • Touch right shoulder first because Jesus is seated at the right hand of the father • Often done while saying “Agios o Theos, AgiosIschiros, AgiosAthanatos, EleisonImas” • Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us • This is the most often heard chant during services

  18. Lord’s Prayer in Greek Πάτερ ἡμῶν,ὁ ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς, ἁγιασθήτω τὸ ὄνομά σου ἐλθέτω ἡ βασιλεία σου γενηθήτω τὸ θέλημά σου ὡς ἐν οὐρανῷ καὶ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς. τὸν ἄρτον ἡμῶν τὸν ἐπιούσιον δὸς ἡμῖν σήμερον· καὶ ἄφες ἡμῖν τὰ ὀφειλήματα ἡμῶν ὡς καὶ ἡμεῖς ἀφίεμεν τοῖς ὀφειλέταις ἡμῶν καὶ μὴ εἰσενέγκῃς ἡμᾶς εἰς πειρασμόν ἀλλὰ ῥῦσαι ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ τοῦ πονηροῦ ΑΜΗΝ

  19. Evil Eyes • Evil eyes are worn to protect people from the jealousy of others • The jealous person can, even unknowingly curse the other person with illness, bad luck or even death

  20. Evil Eyes http://www.samosguide.com/images/listing_photos/84_evil-eye.gif http://www.turkishgiftbazaar.com/images/evileyes3/evileyeworrybeads15.JPG

  21. Bibliography • Yiannias , John. "Orthodox Art and Architecture." Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America., Web. 10 Jan 2010. <http://www.goarch.org/ourfaith/ourfaith8025>. • "The Evil Eye." Greek Spider. Greek Spider, Web. 10 Jan 2010. <http://www.greekspider.com/superstitions/greek_superstitions9.htm>. • Yiannias , John. “Icon Gallery." Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America., Web. 10 Jan 2010. <http://www.goarch.org/ourfaith/ourfaith8025>.

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