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Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity

sprinkleeninow

(21,336 posts) Sat Jul 26, 2025, 06:18 PM Saturday

☦️ Eastern Orthodox Christianity 'An Epitaphios'

'Epitaphios' refers to a richly embroidered cloth depicting Christ's body laid in the tomb, used in Eastern Orthodox services, particularly during Holy Week. It's a central element of the Holy Friday and Holy Saturday services, symbolizing Christ's burial and the triumph over death.