prosphora
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek προσφορά (prosphorá, “offering”), from πρός (towards) + φέρω (bring)
Noun
prosphora (plural prosphoras)
- 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
holy bread
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See also
- antidoron
- eulogia
- host
- wafer