Knanaya Traditions
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100
name two different rituals done before the marriage day, explain what they are, and spell them.
mylanchi- puts mylangi on the girl chantham charth- ties a tail around the guy prepares the bride and groom before their wedding.
100
what are the only two reasons to have a divorce
1. Committed adultry 2. one of the partner did not want to continue with their Christian faith and denied the faith and the other partner did not agree with it.
100
Name one of the three matrimonial rites
(1) Betrothal (2) Ceremony of Marriage (3) Holy Matrimony
100
why are marriages taken place in the church?
because it should be in the house of God and the house of angels :)
100
Which country did we come from?
Iraq
200
what does putting the sari over the women's head signify?
it symbolizes the hierarchy of the catholic church. shows that the woman is submitted to the man.
200
what is the law of monogamy
through marriage, two become one in christ, and there are no longer two but one in body
200
why do we dress nicley for weddings and not wear inappropraite clothings and too much make-up?
because it's an insult to the house of God.
200
what is the ‘The Prayer of Forgiveness’.
it's a the prayer that you recite if you are marrying someone that is a widow.
200
what was the score of the bulls game two days ago?
Chicago Bulls- 99 Atlanta Hawks- 82
300
why do we do pallum pazhavum kodukkunnu? (giving milk to the bride and groom)
because it symbolizes sharing
300
What book in the bible does it say when a man needs a helper comparable to him?
Genesis
300
Why do women always walk on the right side of men as they walk down the aisle of the engagement ceremony (or can be anything else)
because God made Eve on the right side of adam or the Psalm says, “At your right hand stands the queen” (Psalm 45:9).
300
What is the exception that the wedding can't be taken place in the church?
only if the bride and groom's lives are in risk for prosecutional. Other wise it's ALWAYS IN THE CHURCH!
300
what church is the second largest Eastern Catholic Church?
Syro-malabar church
400
What does the Kollaviluka symbolize and when is it lit?
This lamp signifies the presence of Christ, the light of the world. Lighted oil-lamp is placed near the bride and bridegroom for Mylanchi & Chantham Charthal. This lamp is also used to welcome the couple after the Wedding.
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