Anglican Terms Glossary

A guide for non-Anglicans (and new Anglicans) to many of the terms and phrases in use in many Anglican Churches.
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· Oblations - Offerings to God at the Eucharist.

· Occasional Services, Book of - A book containing optional services and prayers authorized for use by the Episcopal Church.

· Offertory - The presentation, reception, preparation, and offering of the gifts at the beginning of The Holy Communion, the second part of the Eucharist.

· Offertory Sentence - A passage of scripture that may be said or sung at the beginning or during the Offertory (see BCP, 333 or 361).

· Offertory Procession - At the Eucharist, the presentation of the bread, wine, and other gifts by members of the congregation.

· Office - See Daily Offices.

· Officiant - A person who officiates at the Daily Offices and other rites.

· Oil - A liquid substance blessed by a bishop or priest for use in the Ministration to the Sick (BCP, 455). See also Chrism.

· Ordination - a special service for inducting a person into holy orders; the ritual that makes a person a priest or minister.

· Orphery -  An embroidered band on an ecclesiastical vestment or hanging.

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As you review this glossary of terms used by the Anglican Church, please make note of any additions, corrections, or deletions, and notify: . sam.sumner@juno.com . Thanks for your assistance! .

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