The structure of the Kingdom of the Holy Trinity consists of two altars: the one is the Earthly altar which regroups our whole earthly being, another – the Heavenly altar. The second alter is situated in the centre of the Throne of God Almighty. This is the Lamb of God Who passes each time, by refraction and dissolution, the Creation from nothing into being. Thus, the two altars, the first and the second one represent our Saviour. In Him, All Earthly existence is collected in full and is raised in Heaven as Glory. The energy of offering is symbolized by incense. In Heaven, God the Father accepts the Integral Name of God, makes some adjustments and places Him on Heavenly altar. So it is triggered a new cycle of passing of the world from nothingness to being, but with certain corrections of God the Father.
The symbol of the Earthly altar, which brings the whole being in full, is a folded Asterisk. The symbol of the Heavenly altar, which passes the Creation from nothingness to being, is an open Asterisk.
Hebrews, ch.13
15 Through him, let us offer God an unending sacrifice of praise, the fruit of the lips of those who acknowledge his name.
16 Keep doing good works and sharing your resources, for these are the kinds of sacrifice that please God.
After the celebration, the priest says a prayer and makes a sign of the priestly blessing on censer: “We bring You Incense (that is to say, an odorant), Ô Christ our God, as a scent of our souls. Accept it on Your Heavenly Altar and sends us the grace of Your Holy Spirit” (Rus.)
Liturgy of preparation (Prothesis)
