In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, the Abbot is referred to as the Hegumen.

In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches there is no direct correspondence to the Western Paschal candle.

In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches, Confirmation is known as Chrismation — from the Greek word chrisma ( χρίσμα ), meaning the medium and act of anointing.

In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches, before the Divine Liturgy begins, the Deacon exclaims to the Priest, " Kairos tou poiesai to Kyrio " (" It is time for the Lord to act "); indicating that the time of the Liturgy is an intersection with Eternity.

In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches, the Sunday of Pentecost itself is called Trinity Sunday ( the Sunday after Pentecost is All Saints Sunday ).

In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, the thumb, index, and middle finger are brought to a point, symbolizing the Trinity ( the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit / Ghost, three persons sharing a single essence ), the remaining two fingers ( kept pressed together and touching the palm ) representing the human and divine natures of Jesus Christ.

In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, the priest says the last six verses from Psalm 25:

In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, the altar is referred to as the Holy Table or Throne ( Church Slavonic: Prestol ).

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