Orthodox liturgical bread, called prosphora, is central to the Divine Liturgy. Made from flour, water, yeast, and salt, it recalls Christ’s humility. Baked round to symbolize Christ’s eternity, it is stamped with a seal showing Christ, the Lamb, the Theotokos, and saints.

Baking prosphora is a prayerful, communal act often done by laypeople. In the service, part is set aside and consecrated as the Body of Christ and given by the priest. The remaining blessed bread is shared with the congregation afterward.

Prosphora nourishes both body and spirit, symbolizing Christ’s love and the community’s unity in the sacrament.