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prosphora

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

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History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek προσφορά (prosphorá, “offering”), from πρός (towards) + φέρω (bring).

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Russian: просфора́ (prosforá) — holy bread
  • Russian: просвира́ (prosvirá) — holy bread
  • Ukrainian: про́скура (próskura) — holy bread
  • Ukrainian: просфора́ (prosforá) — holy bread