☦️ A 'khoros' (large chandelier) in the Orthodox Christian Church

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In Orthodox Christianity, "khoros" [χορός] refers to the circular, sacred space under the church dome, symbolizing the New Jerusalem, and also to the large, ornate circular chandeliers (also called horos/khoros) that hang in this area, representing heavenly joy and the union of God and man, like a "wedding crown". It's a key term for the architectural and decorative center of an Orthodox church, distinct from "chronos" (measured time) or "Kairos" (God's time), and signifies a meeting place for divine and human love, a "clearing in the forest" for spiritual gathering.

Key Aspects of Orthodox Khoros:
Symbolism: The circular space symbolizes heaven, a divine garden, or the New Jerusalem, a place where God meets humanity.

The Fixture (Chandelier): The large, often brass chandelier hanging in the center is named khoros because it adorns this sacred circle, acting as a "wedding crown" of pure joy and celebration.

Attribution: The Google

[murielm99]

1. I tried to find an image on Google,

and found only information about some financial company.

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2. Here's one in a church in S. Carolina. We have a new one that's similar.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewgould/albums/72157629868317197

[murielm99]

4. Thank you for the beautiful pictures.

[sprinkleeninow]

3. Prefered spelling is choros, but I used khoros copied from the Google.