. The religion of Russia. A study of the Orthodox Church in Russia from the point of view of the Church in England. only by bishops but also by archimandrites orabbots, and occasionally by certain dignitaries called arch-priests. Vestments may be of any colour, as the OrthodoxChurch has no rule in the matter. At the same service onemay see the different clergy wearing robes of white, gold,green, and purple, according to the resources of the is used at all services. This use of incense, saysan Orthodox catechist, shows the faithful that just as theincense is always burning in
. The religion of Russia. A study of the Orthodox Church in Russia from the point of view of the Church in England. only by bishops but also by archimandrites orabbots, and occasionally by certain dignitaries called arch-priests. Vestments may be of any colour, as the OrthodoxChurch has no rule in the matter. At the same service onemay see the different clergy wearing robes of white, gold,green, and purple, according to the resources of the is used at all services. This use of incense, saysan Orthodox catechist, shows the faithful that just as theincense is always burning in the fire of the censer, andascends with sweet odours upwards, so in the same wayought their prayers to be kindled and inflamed unceasinglyby the fire in their hearts of faith, hope, and love towardsGod, and that these prayers should ascend fragrant andacceptable before the Throne of the Divine Majesty. A Great Cathedral In Russia the title of sobor or cathedral is not restrictedto the church in which the bishop has his seat. Thus in 1 I should have mentioned that the staff is also used by abbots and < :- •w w £ Q z z C * _» aa < 3 w < y 3 M W X h
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