Editing Censer (section)

====Hand censer====

In addition to the chain censer described above, a "hand censer" (Greek: Κατσί ''katzi or katzion'') is used on certain occasions. This device has no chains and consists of a bowl attached to a handle, often with bells attached. The lid is normally attached to the bowl with a hinge.

In Greek practice, particularly as observed on [[Mount Athos]], during the portion of Vespers known as "Lord, I cry unto Thee" the [[ecclesiarch]] (sacristan) and his assistant will perform a full censing of the temple and people using hand censers.

Some churches have the practice of not using the chain censer during [[Holy Week]], even by a priest or bishop, substituting for it the hand censer as a sign of humility, repentance and mourning over the [[Crucifixion of Jesus|Passion of Christ]]. They return to using the chain censer just before the [[Gospel (liturgy)|Gospel reading]] at the Divine Liturgy on [[Great Saturday]].

Some Orthodox Christians use a standing censer on their [[icon corner]] (home altar).