An acolyte or server who carries a torch in procession, including the Gospel procession.

Candles mounted on poles for use in the liturgy.

Not towards.

In a cruciform or cross-shaped church building, the parts of the building forming the two lateral arms of the cross.

The feast, celebrated on Aug. 6, that marks Jesus' radical change of appearance while in the presence of Peter, James, and John, on a high mountain. The transfiguration revealed Christ's glory prior to the crucifixion, and anticipated his resurrection.

See gender and sexuality references

The belief that the substance of Christ's body and blood replaces the substance of the Eucharistic bread and wine. A Roman Catholic doctrine that differs from Episcopal and Anglican theology. See Real Presence.

Authorization by General Convention for temporary use of liturgical texts or rites not currently authorized, for purposes of evaluation and possible future authorization. A bishop may also permit experimental or provisional use within a diocese.

The three-day observance of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, leading up to Easter Day; may also designate any three-day period of preparation for a feast day.

Lowercase. Referring to a period of three years; happening every three years. The Episcopal Church’s General Convention is a triennial occurrence. During this triennium, the church’s Executive Council will meet up to 12 times.