{"product_id":"the-lity-service","title":"The Lity Service","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eLity Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e is a liturgical object used in the services of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEastern Orthodox Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and Eastern Catholic traditions, especially during solemn vigils and feast-day celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eIt is a round or oval metal tray, typically made of brass, silver, or gold-plated material, often placed at the center of the church during the service of \u003cem data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eLity\u003c\/em\u003e (a prayer of supplication and blessing). On the tray are placed five small loaves of bread (artoklasia), along with wheat, wine, and oil. These offerings are blessed and distributed to the faithful as a sign of spiritual nourishment and communal unity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eThe bread used on the Lity Tray is closely connected to the tradition of the loaves blessed during the miracle of the feeding of the multitudes by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJesus Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The wheat, wine, and oil symbolize sustenance, joy, and divine mercy, reflecting both physical and spiritual provision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eThe tray is usually ornately decorated with engraved crosses or floral motifs, emphasizing its sacred role. It is carried in procession during the service and placed prominently where prayers of blessing are offered for the church, the community, and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1363\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOverall, the Lity Tray is a focal point of thanksgiving and intercession, uniting symbolic gifts of creation with liturgical prayer in a shared act of blessing and remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sofrino Industries SRL","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":56722658427258,"sku":"9637378","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":56722658460026,"sku":"N522924","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Golden","offer_id":56722658492794,"sku":"928687T","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3837\/7338\/files\/original_bc39e08b-2a0a-4a31-b85b-3642fc3a7eb4.jpg?v=1774370273","url":"https:\/\/orthodox-heritage.co.uk\/ro\/products\/the-lity-service","provider":"Orthodox Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}