Английская Википедия:Cantharus (Christianity)
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A cantharus, also known as a phiala, is a fountain used by Christians for ablution before entering a church.[1][2][3] These ablutions involve the washing of the hands, face, and feet.[3] The cantharus is traditionally located in the exonarthex of the church.[2][4] The water emitted by a cantharus is to be running water.[5] The practice of ablutions before prayer and worship in Christianity symbolizes "separation from sins of the spirit and surrender to the Lord."[4] Eusebius recorded this practice of canthari located in the courtyards of churches, for the faithful to wash themselves before entering a Christian house of worship.[3] The practice has its origins Jewish practice of performing ablutions before entering into the presence of God (cf. Шаблон:Bibleverse).[2][1] Though canthari are not as prevalent anymore in Western Christianity, they are found in Eastern Christian and Oriental Christian churches.[1]
Gallery
Famous canthari found throughout Christendom:
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Cantharus of Monreale Cathedral (Italy)
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Cantharus at the Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Portugal)
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Cantharus at Great Lavra Church (Greece)
See also
- Seven fixed prayer times
- Holy water font
- Home stoup, used by Christians for blessing oneself
- Hygiene in Christianity
- Lavabo, used by Christian priests in performing liturgical ablutions
- Lavatorium, used by Christians monks for communal washing before meals
- Maundy, the Christian rite of footwashing
- Sebil (fountain), an Islamic fountain for ritual ablutions
- Shadirvan, an Islamic fountain for ritual ablutions
- Tradition of removing shoes in the home and houses of worship
References
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