Lance 24×6.5 wooden handle, large

Lance 24×6.5 wooden handle, large — liturgical implement for Orthodox worship

The lance 24×6.5 wooden handle, large, is a church implement used in Orthodox liturgical practice for preparing the Holy Gifts during the Divine Liturgy.

Characteristics

• Type: Lance (liturgical knife)
• Size: 24×6.5 (in units specified by the manufacturer)
• Handle: Wooden
• Format: Large

Material and Purpose

This lance features a wooden handle, providing a comfortable and secure grip for the priest during the Proskomedia, the preparation of the bread for the Eucharist.

Usage in Church and Liturgy

The liturgical lance is used within Orthodox temple settings, primarily on the Holy Table, to commemorate the sacrifice of Christ by cutting the prosphora during the Divine Liturgy. Its design ensures precise and reverent preparation of the Lamb, an essential element in Orthodox liturgical life.