Liturgy Foundations
It means “the work of the people,” showing that the congregation participates actively in worship rather than merely watching.
During which opening portion are the Lamb and wine selected and offered?
The Offertory.
What is the bread selected during the Offertory called?
The Lamb.
What does “Epi prosevki stathite” mean?
Stand up for prayer.
Who was curling someone's hair during Abouna's talk?
Jenny
What are the two major parts of the Divine Liturgy?
The Liturgy of the Word, also called the Liturgy of the Catechumens, and the Liturgy of the Faithful.
Put these in their correct order: Prayer of Reconciliation, Creed and Holy Gospel.
Holy Gospel, Creed, then Prayer of Reconciliation.
Which liturgical item is traditionally understood to symbolise St Mary as the bearer of Christ?
The Censer.
Which Greek word is repeated three times in each stanza of the Trisagion, and what does it mean?
Agios, meaning “holy.”
Who hurt their ankle sparring?
Mac
Which three saints give their names to the three Liturgies currently used by the Coptic Orthodox Church?
St Basil, St Gregory and St Cyril.
Put these later parts in their correct order: Fraction, Epiclesis, Holy Communion and Prayer of Reconciliation.
Prayer of Reconciliation, Epiclesis, Fraction, then Holy Communion.
What does the Procession of the Lamb around the altar symbolise?
It symbolises the burial procession of Christ, carrying His wrapped Body from Calvary to the tomb.
During the Institution Narrative, what does the congregation say after the priest says, “And He sanctified it”?
“Amen. We believe, we confess, and we glorify.”
You yelled out "BANANA" mid way through Our Father?
Auggie!
What are the four principal sections of the Divine Liturgy?
Thanksgiving, Consecration, Fraction and Communion.
What are the three Great Litanies prayed after the Gospel and before the Creed?
The Litany of the Peace of the Church, the Litany of the Fathers and the Litany of the Congregations or Assemblies.
During which part of the Liturgy does the priest break the consecrated Body?
The Fraction.
What does the priest’s call “Lift up your hearts” ask the faithful to do spiritually, and how do they respond?
It calls them to leave earthly distractions and raise their hearts to God in heaven. They respond, “We have them with the Lord.”
Who jumped in the water on the first morning?
Kyrollos H
What is the central purpose of the Divine Liturgy?
To worship God and be united with Christ and His Church through the Holy Eucharist, participating in His saving work and heavenly worship.
What name is given to the Church’s liturgical remembrance of Christ’s saving work, commanded by the words “Do this in remembrance of Me”?
The Anamnesis.
What is the Epiclesis?
The prayer invoking the Holy Spirit to descend upon us and the gifts, sanctifying the bread and wine as the true Body and Blood of Christ.
What is the final declaration of faith before Holy Communion, in which the priest confesses that the Eucharist is Christ’s life-giving Body?
The Prayer of Confession, also called the Liturgical Confession.
Who thought that abouna blessed his eyes with the veil under the body because he wears glasses and has bad eyesight?
Marina G