Noun
Divine Liturgy (plural Divine Liturgies)
The Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic eucharistic service.
An Orthodox priest, when standing at the altar during the Divine Liturgy, faces toward the altar (typically facing east) and properly leads his congregation while together they perform the mystical sacrifice and pray to God. Source: Internet
A number of Saturdays during Great Lent are Saturdays of the Dead, with many of the hymns of the Daily Office and at the Divine Liturgy dedicated to remembrance of the departed. Source: Internet
At the end of the Divine Liturgy, the priest will bless wine and bread which are distributed to the faithful. Source: Internet
Anyone who wishes to receive Holy Communion at Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning is required to attend Vespers the night before (see Eucharistic discipline ). Source: Internet
An orthodox priest (or bishop) may celebrate only one Divine Liturgy per day. Source: Internet
Eastern Christianity Eucharistic elements prepared for the Divine Liturgy. Source: Internet