{"product_id":"embroidered-cotton-antidoron-hand-towel-holy-bread-cloth","title":"Embroidered Cotton Antidoron Hand Towel — Sacred Liturgical Cloth for Orthodox Communion Bread (21x21 cm)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandle the Blessed Gifts with Grace, Cleanliness, and Deep Reverence\u003c\/b\u003e Maintain the highest level of liturgical cleanliness and honor when receiving holy bread with this beautiful \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003eEmbroidered Cotton Antidoron Hand Towel\u003c\/b\u003e. Specifically crafted for devout Eastern Orthodox Christians (as well as Eastern Catholic communities utilizing the Byzantine Rite), this high-quality white textile is an essential personal accessory for church services. It is traditionally used to cup your hands and catch any falling sacred crumbs as you receive the blessed bread from the priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium White Fabric \u0026amp; Fine Orthodox Christian Embroidery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExcellent Quality White Cloth:\u003c\/b\u003e Made from a durable, premium white fabric that feels wonderfully soft against the skin yet holds up beautifully to regular washing and church use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrnate Religious Monastic Embroidery:\u003c\/b\u003e Adorned with elegant, intricate Orthodox Christian embroideries that celebrate ancient sacred art, turning a practical utility into a deeply respectful expression of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Tradition of Antidoron:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003eAntidoron\u003c\/i\u003e—meaning \"instead of the gifts\"—is ordinary leavened bread that is blessed during the Divine Liturgy. At the conclusion of the service, the priest distributes this unconsecrated yet highly blessed bread to the faithful while imparting a final blessing. This dedicated towel ensures that not a single sacred crumb is dropped or mishandled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect Pocket-Sized Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Measuring a compact 21 x 21 cm, it folds neatly into any coat pocket, purse, or prayer book sleeve, making it effortlessly portable for every Sunday Liturgy, feast day, and parish pilgrimage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAn Essential Liturgical Companion \u0026amp; Devotional Gift\u003c\/b\u003e Whether you are a lifelong church attendee, a church volunteer, or an altar server, keeping a personal antidoron cloth is a beautiful and necessary tradition. It also stands out as an exceptional, thoughtful gift for family members, godparents, church volunteers, or monastics for name days, baptisms, Easter, or Christmas blessings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 21 x 21 cm (8.26 x 8.26 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium high-grade white cotton blend cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDetailing:\u003c\/b\u003e Ornate Orthodox Christian embroidery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFunction:\u003c\/b\u003e Personal hand towel for safely receiving and handling \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eantidoron\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eprosfora\u003c\/i\u003e crumbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MonasticGifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48981738062158,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/5086\/8558\/files\/il_fullxfull.5622458948_3dpj.jpg?v=1723807827","url":"https:\/\/monasticgifts.com\/products\/embroidered-cotton-antidoron-hand-towel-holy-bread-cloth","provider":"Monasticgifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}