Exquisite hand-made liturgical spear for proskomidea. Stainless steel, solid wood. Size: 3 x 15 cm

The liturgical spear is a sanctified ecclesiastical implement that is placed on the Oblation Table along with other sacred implements such as the chalice, diskos, and spoon. It is used in the Liturgy of Preparation or Proskomidea for cutting into Prosphora bread for the Eucharist before the public Divine Liturgy. The act of preparing bread and wine for the Eucharist is done solemnly and is steeped in layers of symbolism. While one large loaf of prosphora is used in Greek Orthodox faith, Slavic communities use five small loaves for the Liturgy of Preparation.