Prosphora

Prosphora is a special type of bread that is used in religious ceremonies in the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is made by mixing flour, water, yeast, and salt together and then baking it in a special way.

The bread is shaped into a round disk with a seal on the top that has religious symbols on it. This seal is made using a special stamp called a prosphoron seal. The bread is then baked in a special oven called a prosphoron oven.

During religious ceremonies, the prosphora is used as an offering to God. It is brought to the priest, who blesses it and then breaks off a piece to give to the congregation. The bread symbolizes the body of Christ, and the act of sharing it represents the unity of the congregation.

Making prosphora is a very special and important task in the Eastern Orthodox Church. It requires skill and attention to detail to ensure that the bread is made correctly and the seal is placed in the right spot. It is considered an honor to be chosen to make prosphora, and many people take great pride in their ability to do so.