CultureAugust 15, 2026

diskos

DIS-kos

Definition

A shallow, plate-like liturgical vessel used in the Orthodox Church to carry the sacramental bread during the Eucharist.

Etymology

Derived from the Ancient Greek word 'diskos,' meaning a quoit or platter. It entered English via Latin to describe circular, plate-like objects.

In the news

The article mentions the diskos as one of the significant 18th-century sacred objects from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra being displayed at the V&A museum. It highlights the piece as an example of the religious craftsmanship associated with the historic monastic complex.

Ukrainian Sacred Treasures To Go On Display At The V&A

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