• Shelaga is a top of a vault or arc.

  • Suppedaneum is a foot-support attached to the cross for a crucified person.

  • Stipes is an upright pole of a cross fixed in the ground, to which the patibulum is nailed, carried by the condemned on his shoulders.

  • Stylite is the ascetic who vowed to remain on the pillar from which he professed, healed and gave communion.

  • Seraphim are angel-like creatures with six fiery wings.

  • Sakkos is a tunic, open on the sides and fastened with buttons, which later replaced the phelonion.

  • Surplice - is a vestment with narrow sleeves, usually of white or yellow color, reaching to the feet. The surplice is worn by bishops and priests during a liturgy.

  • Saints – pious Christians who pleased God with their worldly life and were consecrated saints. The saints include forefathers, prophets, apostles, equal-to-the apostles, martyrs, great martyrs, priestly martyrs, hieromartyrs, passion bearers, confessors, unmercenaries, sanctifiers, wonder-makers, stylist, fools-for-Christ and the righteous.