Rites and Rituals of the Coptic Orthodox Church

Dictionary of Coptic Orthodox Church Terms and Terminology

Altar Clothing (coverings)

 

* Refer to the Lord Jesus Christ's grave clothes.

* These coverings include:

1- A red cover - most probably - that covers the whole altar, having a cross on each of its corners.

2- A white cover, smaller than the former.

3- The Prospharine.

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