Polyeleos is in the form of a very large circle (also called a corona or horos) with many candles on it, and is often adorned with icons of numerous saints.
The chandelier in orthodox churches, or "polyelaios" ( in Greek: "having much oil") is suspended by a chains from the ceiling.
During the chanting of the Polyeleos psalms (134 and 135), all of the candles are lit and it is pushed with a rod so that it turns back and forth during the singing to symbolize the presence of the angels which will only add to the joy of the service.
Icons of Christ, Virgin Mary, John the Baptist and archangel Gabriel are from Serbian monastery Hilandar on Mount Athos, in Greece.
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