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Orthodox Terminology
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DOORS - Most common association with the three doors of the Iconostas. The north door leads to the Table of Oblation, the south door to the Sacristy (these are called Deacons' Doors), and the Royal Doors in the center with a curtain or drape behind them. The Royal Doors have the icons of the four Evangelists and the Annunciation.
 

The Sayings of the Fathers

One day when he was sitting in front of the church, the brethren were consulting him about their thoughts. One of the old men who saw it became a prey to jealousy and said to him, 'John, your vessel is full of poison.' Abba John said to him, 'That is very true, Abba; and you have said that when you only see the outside, but if you were able to see the inside, too, what would you say then?'
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