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− | The '''aer''' (Sl. ''vozdukh'') is a veil used for covering the [[paten]] and [[chalice]] during and after the [[Eucharist]]. The [[priest]] shakes the aer over the chalice when the [[Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed|creed]] is read; this symbolizes the descent of the [[Holy Spirit]]. The aer also represents the shroud of [[Christ]].
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− | [[Image:Aer on a Chalice and Discos.jpg|thumb|right|200pxl|Aer on a Chalice and Discos]]
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− | In the [[Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts]], the aer covers the head of the priest during the [[Great Entrance]].
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− | ==External links==
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− | *[http://www.orthodoxresearchinstitute.org/articles/misc/litsas_dictionary_orthodox_terminology.htm#aer Aer] from ''A Dictionary of Orthodox Terminology'' by Fotios K. Litsas, Ph.D. (Orthodox Research Institute)
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− | *[http://www.theologic.com/oflweb/forkids/askfather1.htm Why does the priest wave the aer over the Sacred Gifts during the Liturgy?] by Fr. Michael Monos, ''voithou'' of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, OH
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− | *[http://newadvent.org/cathen/01174a.htm Aër] from the ''[[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] Encyclopedia''
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− | [[Category:Liturgical objects]]
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− | [[el:Αέρας]]
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