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Dikiri and trikiri

Dikirion and trikirion were introduced into church use, probably not earlier than the IV-V centuries..Dikiri and trikiri are two hand-shaped figured lamps with cells for two and for three long candles. The illumination of people by the light that marks the Light of Christ and the Holy Trinity gives them special grace and testifies to them about the Divine light coming to people for their enlightenment, purification and sanctification..Photo taken during the consecration of the church in Moscow.

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Taken on October 17, 2012