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The eastern side of the Holy Step ends in a niche, which is called Platytera. In the middle of the sacred Step is the

Agios Vima is located higher than the rest of the temple and extends to its eastern end. Its name is based on

The lecterns are inclined pieces of furniture used in the ritual part of the various sacraments and serve to place the holy

On the north-east side of the Holy Step is the niche of the Holy Intention and symbolizes the holy cave of his Birth

The Artoforio is placed on the Holy Altar. There is the Holy Bread (immovable) and the patients' Bread (mobile). It is luxurious

The Holy Grail is the oldest of the liturgical vessels, it symbolizes the Cup that Jesus gave to the Holy Apostles

The Hexapteryga symbolize the hexapteryga Seraphim, one of the nine orders of Angels, but also all the angelic powers that

Pectoral crosses are accessories worn around the neck by all clergy of the Orthodox Church and symbolize the

Other possessions of the main church are the Holy Epitaph, which is usually framed on the northern wall. It's about

The Censers we use in the Holy Temples are mobile metal vessels where the incense burns and the priest incenses the

In the Priestly Items there are items to decorate the vestments of the priest and others for the despotic appearance depending on the

In addition, the Priestly Veils complete the image of the ecclesiastical items but are also necessary for the performance of some of the

The church bells were first made in the region of Campania, Italy, from where they got their name. All

The word candle comes from the Latin candela = candle. The candlestick symbolizes the eternal light that is Christ and

On the south side of the temple are the seats – chairs for the male faithful and on the north side the seats –

Bath tubs are vessels with a wide base that are filled with the water in which the child will be baptized.

Church lamps are sacred vessels which are located in the Holy Altar above or next to the Holy Altar. Is

Manualia are the large metal or wooden candlesticks, which are placed at the entrance of the temple and have sockets, to be lit

The Holy Altar is separated from the Main Temple by the Templo, which was formed gradually. The Templo in early Christian basilicas

Polycandles are sacred vessels placed in front of the Beautiful Gate to adorn the image of the Last Supper as