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Hieromonk

Monk who has been ordained to the priesthood or a priest who has become a novice. Derived from the Greek ieromonachos.

Ascetic community combining features of both cenobitic and idiorrhythmic monasticism, usually consisting of a number of small cells or caves with a centralised church or chapel. The word possibly der...

Side-Chapel

Individual chapel within a cathedral or larger church building, often located in a side aisle, with its own altar for divine services.

Sacristy

Vestry or premises where the sacred vessels, vestments and other religious valuables are stored. Usually located inside the church, but can also be an annexe or a separate building.

Altar Screen

Small wall dividing the altar or chancel from the rest of the church. Introduced into Orthodox churches before the fifteenth century.

Stauropegic

Title or description applied to Orthodox monasteries subordinated directly to the patriarch or synod, rather than to the local bishop. Derived from the Greek stauros (“cross”) and pegio (“to affirm”)...

Iconostasis

Wall of religious paintings, usually separating the nave from the sanctuary in a church. The central doors are called the holy gates and lead to the altar. Derived from the Greek eikonostasion, meani...

Revetment

Metal cover protecting an icon, covering the entire painting except for the face, hands and feet. Usually made of gilt or silvered metal and set with precious stones and pearls. Derived from the Fren...

Lavra

Honorary title of the largest and most important Orthodox monasteries, subordinated directly to the patriarch. Derived from the Greek laura, meaning a “narrow lane” or “passageway,” originally applie...

Namestnik

Deputy appointed to act as abbot in some Russian Orthodox monasteries under the direct supervision of the Church primate.

Orthodoxy

Hieromonk

Skete

Side-Chapel

Sacristy

Altar Screen

Stauropegic

Iconostasis

Revetment

Lavra

Namestnik

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