The phrase, “Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth and goodwill toward men” come from this Gospel writer who was also a Physician.
Who was St Luke?
It is in this shape because it represents no beginning and no end?
Why is the orbana in a shape of a circle?
During this reading, abouna travel around the whole church with the censor.
What is the Pauline epistle?
The priest does this three times, while saying “Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow” before choosing the Lamb.
What is wash his hands?
During it the bread become the body and the wine become the blood.
What is institution narrative?
They represent angels during the liturgy.
What are deacons?
Abouna does before entering the alter to remind us that we must be clean
Why does abouna wash his hands before entering the alter?
It is the last reading we listen to before we hear the Holy Gospel?
Synaxar
It is an act of love during the liturgy and it is a symbol of forgiving each other.
Why do we greet one another with a holy kiss?
it represents baby Jesus born in the manger.
What does the white clothe we wrap the orbana with symbolize?
we look in the direction because Jesus is coming in the second coming from this side/direction?
Why do we look toward the East?
During it, my son's name ( Theodosuis) is mentioned.
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What is the commemoration of the saints.