What does the incense mean/represent in our church?
God is with us
Where does the processions start?
Mention one occasion we do procession?
-During the holy 50 days
-During the feast of saints
How does the deacon that holds the picture walk?
Backwards
What should we do when Abouna is going around with the incense (shoria)?
Pray
How many times does Abouna/deacons go around the altar?
What does the first deacon in the procession hold?
The big cross with a picture of Jesus on a side and his Resurrection on the other side.
What does Abouna do in the procession?
Offering the incense
Why do we pray when Abouna is offering incense?
Because the incense takes our prayers to heaven
How many times does Abouna/deacons go around the church?
3 times
What do the other deacons hold?
Small Crosses
What does the deacon who walks behind Abouna during the Procession?
Hold the box of incense.