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Could you please answer my questions concerning the Holy Divine Liturgy? What is the significance of placing the golden censor (shoria) at the right far south end of the altar?

The proper place for the censor is on the sanctuary door in order to create a cloud of incense. Just as in the tabernacle of meeting the altar of incense was before the veil in order to create a cloud of incense before the door of the altar. In general, a cloud symbolizes the presence of God; as it is mentioned in a lot of  Psalms and other places in the Holy Bible.
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