Misc.
What does the priest symbolize during holy qurbana?
Christ
The long vestment worn by the priest during Qurbana.
The Kappa
How many sacraments are there in the Orthodox Church?
7
We recite this to declare our faith
Nicene creed
What is happening on page 186 of The Living Sacrifice?
Thubden
The leader of the Indian Orthodox Church holds this title.
The Catholicos
The hand bell used during important parts of the Qurbana.
Maravasa
This is the Malayalam word for “Sacrament.”
Koodasha (കൂദാശ)
What song do we sing for the general epistle?
Boovila Shesham
What is happening on page 176 of the Holy Qurbana
The kiss of peace
The headquarters of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church is located in this city.
Kottayam
How many bells and chains are on the censor?
12 bells and 4 chains
The sacrament of Communion was instituted by Jesus during this event.
Last Supper
What song do we sing after By the Light?
Nin mathavu
What is happening on page 222 of the Holy Qurbana?
Dismisal prayer and concluding hymns
What was read during the gospel today? (include a description)
St. John 4
Jesus has just finished His transformative conversation with the Samaritan woman.
The disciples return and are concerned with His physical needs, specifically, food.
Jesus responds with a spiritual truth that shifts the focus from physical nourishment to the divine mission.
What is the cup used for the wine
The Chalice
The prayer the priest says to forgive sins is called this.
The Prayer Of Absolution
What response do we give after the priest says, "Peace be to you all"
And to thy spirit
What is happening on page 164 of the Holy Qurbana
Who took the censor today in the Holy Qurbana?
Roshan
The square cloth placed over the bread and wine.
Only this rank of clergy can give the sacrament of priesthood.
What song do we sing during the kiss of peace?
"Anyonyam Slomo Ningal"
What is happening on page 56 of the Holy Qurbana
The Nicene Creed