Syriac Liturgy
Syriac Fathers
Venerated in India
Biblical Trivia
100

There are ___ Diptychs (Tubdens) read during the Liturgy.

What is 6

100

The Syriac Orthodox Church gained the label "Jacobite" from _______.

Who is St. Jacob Burdono/Buradeus

100

The first declared Saint born in India (Be specific).

(What/who) is St. Gregorios of Parumala

100

Who is the great grandmother of King David?

Who is Ruth

200

The most ancient Liturgical Order (Taksa) used by our Syriac Orthodox Church (*Named after a Saint).

What is the Taksa of St. James

200

This Father composed the Antiphon chanted at the beginning of the Liturgy:

"By Thy Mother's earnest prayers, by Thy saints' entreaties, I exalt you..." (Nin Maathavu Vishudhanmar)

Who is Patriarch St. Severus of Antioch.

200

Entombed in Kothamangalam

(What/who) is Maphrian Mor Baselius Yeldho

200

The Biblical Book considered the "Fifth Gospel" is ____.

What is Isaiah

300

The Lectionary (Epistle Readings) read from the southern side of the altar (right side from congregation's perspective) are from which set of Biblical Books?

What are the Pauline Epistles.

300

The Father known as "the Flute of the Holy Spirit."

Who is St. Jacob of Serug

300

The location of the tomb of St. Ignatius Elias III

(What/who) is Manjinikkara

300

Which Biblical Books were authored by King Solomon?

1. Song of Songs
2. Proverbs
3. Ecclesiastes

400

What is the significance behind the Blessing of the Censer?

('What is' optional)

The Blessing of the Censer is a confession of our faith in the Holy Trinity:

"Holy is the (+) Holy Father. Amen
Holy is the (+) Holy Son. Amen
Holy is the (+) Living Holy Spirit...Amen."

400

The Father who named the Syriac Bible "Peshitto".

Who is Mor Mushe Bar Kipho

400

Known as "Valiya Thirumeni" in Malayalam.

(What/who) is St. Athanasius Paulose of Alawaye

400

How many books are in the Holy Bible (including Apocrypha)?

What is 77

Old Testament: 50 (11 Apocrypha)
New Testament: 27

500

The orders of the Liturgy (Holy Qurbono) can be divided into two sections, which are: ____ and _____


('What is' optional)

1. Mass of the Catechumens
2. Anaphora of the Faithful

500

This father's name means "Son of the Fast"

Who is St. Barsawmo

500

Entombed in Arthat Church, Kunnamkulam.

(What/Who) is St. Osthathios Sleeba

500

Each of St. Paul's missionary journeys began from _____.

What is Antioch

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