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Why the priest cuts the bread with a spear at Proskomide
The post explains the meaning of the liturgical spear used during the Proskomide. The spear recalls Christ's sacrifice and His pierced side on the cross. Around the Lamb, which is the portion of bread that becomes the Body of Christ, the priest places particles for the Theotokos, the saints, the living, and the departed. This arrangement shows the whole Church gathered around Christ. The text is given in English and Greek.
Main points
- The spear symbolizes Christ's pierced side and His sacrifice.
- The Lamb represents Christ.
- Particles around the Lamb commemorate the Theotokos and the saints.
- Particles also commemorate the living and the departed.
- The arrangement reveals the whole Church gathered around Christ.
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