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Zapivka logo #10101) Eastern Christian liturgy
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Zapivka

Zapivka logo #21000 Zapivka (Russian: Запивка, `washing down`) is the liturgical practice in the Orthodox Church whereby the faithful will partake of antidoron (blessed bread) and some wine diluted with warm water after receiving Holy Communion. The purpose of zapivka is to wash any remnants of the Body and Blood of Christ from the mouth lest anyone inadvert.....
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