prosphora

English

noun

Definitions

a holy bread; a small loaf of leavened bread, used for communion in Orthodox Church. Usually consists of two layers, symbolizing the dual nature of Christ.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek προσφορά (offering).

Origin

Ancient Greek

προσφορά

Gloss

offering

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

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Cognates and derived terms

просфора Russian
προσφέρω Ancient Greek
προσφορά Ancient Greek
προσφορά Greek (modern)