Heavenly

Kinda scared that the chandeliers would fall from the ceiling, and electrical lines land on the ground. May I ask why the lamps are being swung around? Beautiful Orthodox chant though. The chants sound similar in style to Catholic chants.

awesome!

Wildflower3 said:

The chandeliers are intentionally reinforced to safely withstand the swinging. Yes they do look a bit scary to me too. But they are safe.

I've read a couple of explanations why they are swung. One is that the swinging chandeliers represent the angels in heaven flying around and rejoicing at Christ's resurrection. The other explanation I heard was that since the Orthodox church is considered the "ark of salvation", the chandeliers swinging mimic the swaying back and forth as if the church is a boat. I'm not sure if there are any more explanations. Anybody?

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Hey, thanks for the explanation bro (I call everyone bro, if that is alright with you). I like the symbolism, and it is good that the chandeliers are reinforced. It is a little much for a church service, but God is okay with different types of worship, as long as the service is not worldly (such as in some megachurches). It seems that the service there was uplifting God. I like the 2nd explanation, and the first explanation, though, I am not sure if humans emulating the angels up in Heaven swarming around using lamps sits well with me. But, the swaying of the Ark is a great explanation.

Wildflower3 said:

The chandeliers are intentionally reinforced to safely withstand the swinging. Yes they do look a bit scary to me too. But they are safe.

I've read a couple of explanations why they are swung. One is that the swinging chandeliers represent the angels in heaven flying around and rejoicing at Christ's resurrection. The other explanation I heard was that since the Orthodox church is considered the "ark of salvation", the chandeliers swinging mimic the swaying back and forth as if the church is a boat. I'm not sure if there are any more explanations. Anybody?

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Thanks for the response! That's awesome!

Wildflower3 said:

The chandeliers are intentionally reinforced to safely withstand the swinging. Yes they do look a bit scary to me too. But they are safe.

I've read a couple of explanations why they are swung. One is that the swinging chandeliers represent the angels in heaven flying around and rejoicing at Christ's resurrection. The other explanation I heard was that since the Orthodox church is considered the "ark of salvation", the chandeliers swinging mimic the swaying back and forth as if the church is a boat. I'm not sure if there are any more explanations. Anybody?

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I believe it symbolises the earth quaking when the tombs were opened. In many Greek Churches we also symbolise it by banging our seats up and down (the sitting platform can be folded up if you wish to stand)


One of our favorite services in the year. It is really something to experience in a monastery, where the chandeliers have candles instead of electric globes.

so beautiful!!