[The_Reader_David]

Interestingly, in Orthodox usage, the surface on which the chalice and diskos (paten) rest when the Holy Mysteries are celebrated is called the Holy Table. The altar is the entire region of the temple beyond the iconostasis.

[RnMomof7]

That is interesting...I do think Table is a better term ..but to be honest I had never considered it before

Is the sacred area called "the Temple"? I did not know that ...

I had a very special night at a Serbian Orthodox Church last year when Wordsmith got me to go to a service. I went to vespers. It was beautiful

Have you seen "My Great Big Fat Greek Wedding"?(I think that is what it is called) It is worth it..very heartwarming...

It is a bit of an attempt to make the family look "foolish" at points..but it shows a stong sense of community and family