The evening service that begins the liturgical day.
În tradiția bisericească, ziua începe seara, ca în relatarea creației („și a fost seară și a fost dimineață”). Vecernia se slujește la apusul soarelui și cuprinde psalmi, cântări și rugăciuni pentru sfârșitul zilei.
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- AkathistA hymn of praise and supplication to Christ, the Mother of God or a saint, said standing.
- BaptismThe rite of entry into the Church, by immersion in water or pouring, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
- Byzantine chantThe traditional monophonic chant of the Orthodox Church, organised in eight modes ("tones").
- ChrismationThe sacrament given right after Baptism, by anointing with holy chrism; it seals the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- ConfessionThe sacrament in which the believer confesses sins before a priest and receives forgiveness.
- Crowning (Orthodox wedding)The sacrament of marriage; crowns are placed on the couple, who walk three times around the table.