The sanctuary
What do you wrap alter vessels with after liturgy?
The alter veil
What did the chalice used to be made of?
Wood, glass and clay
What is the paten made of and what shape is it?
It is made of silver or gold and it is round
What are the cruets?
They are two vessels that hold the wine and water in liturgy.
What is the gospel and what’s in it?
The four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John)
True or false: We should take all the vessels out of church after liturgy
False
What is the chalice made of now
What goes on top of the paten
The Holy body sits on the paten and on top of it is the star
Why is the wine mixed with water?
Because when Christ was crucified blood and water came out.
How many hours should the vessels fast
9
What do the vessels need to have on them to be put on the alter?
The Holy Myron
Because in the past people would rob the church (clay). The changed it to prevent the blood from spilling (glass or wood).
What is the function of the star?
It holds the covering veil from touching the holies.
How many oils are there.
3
What are the symbols of the throne or the ark?
Because it represents Gods throne, and the ark of covenant that had the box of manna inside it.
How many tools of the sanctuary are there?
11
Where does the chalice stand in the liturgy?
In the throne or ark
What does the star symbolize?
The star that appeared over the manger in Bethlehem.
Which oil is kept from bright saturday
Oil for the unction of sick.
What is the box of sacraments?
A small metal box that holds communion for the priest to give, to people who can’t attend liturgy.
Name all the tools of the Sanctuary
The throne, chalice, mesteer, star, paten, box of sacraments, cross, gospel, censor, incense box, and the cruets.
What are the two symbols of the chalice?
The first is spiritual struggle. The second is when Moses struck the rock.
What does the paten symbolize?
It resembles the tomb of our Savior, and the box of manna. It is also round like the sun, and resembles the manger where Christ was born.
Name all three oils
Holy Myron, Oil of the unction of the sick, Gallilaon
What’s St.Pishoys address?
3183 Hamilton Church Rd