Worship
This sacred section of the church, separated by a veil, contains the altar and is called the Holy of Holies.
What is the Madbaha
In the Old Testament, this son of Abraham was nearly offered as a sacrifice.
Who is Isaac?
This fragrant smoke symbolizes prayers rising to heaven.
What is incense?
This repeated prayer phrase means “Lord, have mercy.”
What is Kurielaison?
This is the primary fasting season preparing for Easter.
Great Lent
This book of the Bible is read during every Holy Qurbana service.
What is the Gospel?
This Jewish feast commemorating deliverance from Egypt prefigures Christ’s sacrificial death.
What is Passover?
This cup holds the consecrated wine during Holy Qurbana.
What is the chalice?
This night prayer hour reflects watchfulness for Christ’s return.
What is Lilio (Compline)?
Fasting on these two days each week is common in Malankara Orthodox tradition.
What are Wednesday and Friday?
Worship in the Malankara Orthodox tradition historically uses this ancient liturgical language.
What is Syriac?
Cain and Abel are found in this book of the Bible.
What is Genesis?
This round liturgical fan, often bearing images of angels, symbolizes the presence of the heavenly hosts.
What is the maravassa
This book contains the fixed prayers for the canonical hours.
What is the Shehimo?
This theological concept links personal discipline with spiritual purification and the liturgical life of the Church.
What is theosis?
This liturgical proclamation means “Let us stand well; let us stand in awe.”
What is “Staumen Kalos”?
An Old Testament Prophet who called fire down from heaven on an altar.
Who is Elijah?
This veil covering the chalice and paten symbolizes both the swaddling clothes of Christ and the shroud of His burial.
What is the Sosappa
This specific hour of prayer commemorates Christ’s crucifixion at noon.
What is the Sixth Hour
The Dormition Fast prepares believers to celebrate the transition of this saint.
Who is St. Mary?
This 4th-century council affirmed the divinity of Christ, shaping Orthodox worship and creed.
What is the Council of Nicaea?
According to the Gospel of John, Jesus is called this sacrificial title by John the Baptist.
What is the Lamb of God?
This stone slab placed in the altar often contains relics and makes the altar a place of sacrifice.
What is the Dherga (altar stone)?
This Old Testament prophet saw heavenly beings crying “Holy, Holy, Holy,” forming the biblical foundation of daily Trisagion prayer.
Who is Isaiah?
This Old Testament prophet fasted for 40 days on Mount Sinai.
Who is Moses?