Glossary

The apostle known for voicing the first explicit acknowledgement of Christ’s divinity, “My Lord, and my God.” Sometimes known as Doubting Thomas because he refused to believe that Jesus Christ had been resurrected without seeing him. Feast day: Dec. 21.

A small metal pot on chains in which incense is burned during the Eucharist and other liturgies.

Server or acolyte who carries and swings the thurible in which incense is burned during the Eucharist and other liturgies.

A coauthor of several of Paul’s New Testament letters, and recipient of the First and Second Letters to Timothy. Believed to have become the first bishop of Ephesus. Feast day: Jan. 26, along with Titus, another devoted companion of Paul.

Large black scarf worn by clergy over surplice and cassock at the Daily Offices and Evensong.

A spiritual discipline of Christian stewardship in which an individual offers a portion of their income to the church, traditionally one-tenth, as a grateful response to God’s love.

The portion of the Canons of The Episcopal Church that regulates disciplinary proceedings pertaining to bishops, deacons, and priests.

The recipient of the Letter to Titus, who is believed to have become the first bishop of Crete. Feast day: Jan. 26, along with Timothy, another devoted companion of Paul.

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

Candles mounted on poles for use in the liturgy.