or event in the Lord’s life in whose honor the church has been named. The icon next to the All Saints Icon is that of St. Athanasios and the icon next to St. John the Baptist is that of Saints Cosmas and Damian. On either side of these icons are doors with depictions of the Archangels Michael (left side) and Gabriel (right side). These doors bear the icons of the Archangels who guard the entrance to the Holy Altar, symbolic of God’s Kingdom, and are used by the acolytes (Altar servers) to exit and enter the Holy Altar. The Royal Entrance, mentioned above, is used only by the ordained clergy, Bishops, Priests, or Deacons, to enter or exit the Holy Altar. Over the Royal Entrance is the iconof the Last Supper, reminding us that our participation in the Divine Liturgy places us at that sacred event.

The holiest place in our church is located behind the Iconostas. Through the Royal Entrance one sees the Holy Altar Table. It represents the Heavenly Banquet Table the Kingdom of God. Placed in the center is the Holy Tabernacle for the Reserved Sacrament of Holy Communion and the eternal vigil light signifying the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In front of this is the Book of the Holy Gospels, a blessing Cross, and four candlesticks. Directly behind the Holy Altar Table stands a Cross with an icon of the crucified Christ. To the left of the Holy Altar Table is the Table of Oblation where the holy