Alexandrian liturgical rites
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The Alexandrian rites are a collection of ritual families and uses of Christian liturgy employed by three Oriental Orthodox churches, and by three Eastern Catholic Churches.
A procession celebrating the Resurrection of Christ during a Coptic Pascal liturgy (Easter).
Saint Peter's Basilica facade, Rome, Italy
Byzantine Rite
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The Byzantine Rite, also known as the Rite of Constantinople, is a liturgical rite that is identified with the wide range of cultural, devotional, and canonical practices that developed in the Eastern
An iconostasis separates the sanctuary from the nave in Byzantine Rite churches. Shown here is part of a six-row iconostasis at Uglich Cathedral. North Deacon's Door (left) and Holy Doors (right).
An Orthodox priest in Argos, Greece, conducts a morning liturgy. Liturgical book readers can be seen.
A baptism
A chrismation