Sacramental Items
Candles
Represents the Apostles
Gmurto (Cushion)
Symbolizes the sponge used by soldiers to offer sour wine to Christ on the Cross
Lahmo
Eucharistic bread
Sleebo (Cross)
Symbolizes our Lord's sacrifice on Mount Golgotha
Virikootam (Tricolor spread)
Rectangular piece of cloth covering the tablitho
Chithola (Altar cloth)
Symbolizes Holy Trinity
Hand Bell (Kai mani)
Used to proclaim and draw attention of congregation to the important moments
Marvahtho (Fan)
Symbolizes the presence of angels around the altar
Tablitho (Tablet)
Temporary altar / Symbolizes the cross on which our Lord was crucified
Church Bell
Assemble the congregation to Church for worship services
Kablana (Cover)
Symbolizes the shroud that covered the body of Christ
Mshamshanitho (Bowl)
Used by priest to mix wine with water and cleaning his fingers while handling the Holy Body and Blood
Tharvodo (Spoon)
Represents the tongs which angel used in giving the glowing coal to prophet Isaiah
Dargo (Step)
Entrance of Jesus into the upper room of St. Mark's house for the celebration of Last Supper
Kaso (Koso, Chalice)
Holds the Eucharistic wine
Peelaso (Paten)
Holds the Eucharistic bread
Thronos (Altar)
Table of Life & Tomb of the glorified Lord
Evengelion Table
Second Thronos where God the word is present in written form
Kaukbo (Star)
Metal placed over the Paten to hold paten cover from touching the Eucharistic bread/ Symbolizes the star the stood above the manger where Christ was born
Shushefo (Veil)
Represents the fact that Divine Mysteries are hidden from the understanding of men
Veil
Represents firmament between Earth and Sky