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By Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malty

VESPERS	* Evening liturgical worship.
VESSELS, SACRED	* The chalice, paten, ceborium, cruets, etc., used in Communion.
VESSELS, CONSECRATION OF SACRED	* Sacred vessels are anointed with holy Chrism, thus they are not used except in God's service at church.
VIGIL	* The eve of certain festivals, usually observed by a fast and communal worship as a preparation for the feast.
VESTEMENTS	See Priestly Vestements.
VIRGINS' HOUSES	* Before monasticism some virgins used to live together in particular houses, where they prayed together and served the poor. * The bishop or priest cared for them.
VOWS	* A vow is a promise given to God that we will present our hearts to Him, and sanctified deeds as well. * They share food, prayer, and work every day.

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VESPERS * Evening liturgical worship.
VESSELS, SACRED * The chalice, paten, ceborium, cruets, etc., used in Communion.
VESSELS, CONSECRATION OF SACRED * Sacred vessels are anointed with holy Chrism, thus they are not used except in God's service at church.
VIGIL * The eve of certain festivals, usually observed by a fast and communal worship as a preparation for the feast.
VESTEMENTS See Priestly Vestements.
VIRGINS' HOUSES * Before monasticism some virgins used to live together in particular houses, where they prayed together and served the poor.
* The bishop or priest cared for them.
VOWS * A vow is a promise given to God that we will present our hearts to Him, and sanctified deeds as well. * They share food, prayer, and work every day.