Definition of Ektenia. Meaning of Ektenia. Synonyms of Ektenia

- An ektenia (from Gr**** ἐκτένεια (ekténia), from Gr**** ἐκτενής (ektenés) 'diligence'), often called by the better known English word litany, consists of...
- Byzantine Catholic churches, a litany is referred to as an ektenia. There are numerous ektenias during the Byzantine divine services: the Divine Liturgy...
- whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." After an ektenia (litany), during which petitions are offered that God will have mercy on...
- Painting of a Russian Orthodox deacon leading an ektenia (litany) by Andrei Ryabushkin (1888)...
- Lesser Doxology does not end with the Trisagion and is followed by an ektenia (litany). In liturgical calendars it is symbolized by a red mis-shapen...
- follow the Byzantine Rite: Jesus Prayer Akathist Axion Estin Theotokion Ektenia Wesley Covenant Prayer (Methodist) Daily Prayer for Peace (Community of...
- section the deacon leads a Little Ektenia (on Feast Days which do not fall on Sunday only the first stasis and its ektenia is performed). Then the chanters...
- each a lit candle to hold throughout the ceremony. The deacon leads an ektenia (litany) with special petitions for the couple. The priest then says two...
- rulers mentioned during the Liturgy of Preparation, the wording of the Ektenia for the Dead, and so forth. Breaking with the official Church over the...
- special Paschal candle which is a single large candle whenever he leads an ektenia (litany) or censes. Schulte, Augustin Joseph. Altar Candles, in The Catholic...