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This episode discusses the significance of the consecration of the holy altar and related ceremonies.

THE FIFTH BOOK : What the consecration of the holy altar accomplishes The altar and the sacred Mysteries The ceremonies of consecration How the rites signify man's consecration to God The meaning of the ceremonies of purification The meaning of the anointing of the altar The appropriateness of the sacred relics The remaining sacred rites and their significance https://t.me/athoniteaudio https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

Topics covered

• consecration
• holy altar
• sacred Mysteries
• ceremonies of consecration
• purification
• anointing
• sacred relics

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: THE LIFE IN CHRIST - The Fifth Book (Holy Altar)

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