Qurbana & Worship of God
Who does the celebrant call upon in prayer when pouring water during the sacrament of Baptism?
Holy Trinity
Where on the altar are lecterns placed for the proclamation of the Word of God?
(symbol of earthly paradise)
Bema
This cape-like vestment is considered the “vestment of justice”
Kappa
How many forms of the Holy Qurbana exist for the Syro Malabar Church?
Bonus: can you name all of them?
3; most solemn (Raza), solemn, and simple
This is at the center of the Sanctuary and highlights the importance of celebrating the divine mysteries on it.
Altar
This action symbolizes mutual love and unity. It’s a sign of reconciling with each other.
Exchanging of Peace
What is the meaning of the word “Sleeva”
Cross
What body posture in the liturgy represents resurrection?
Standing
This (square) veil is the same color as the Paina
Sosappa
How many parts are there in the Holy Qurbana?
Seven
This is on either side of the Altar and is arranged for preparing the sacrificial offering.
Bethgaze
This symbolizes the body and blood of Christ.
Bread & Wine
Which part of the Qurbana included the prayer/song “I am the living bread… from Heaven”?
Rite of Fraction
The celebrant kisses the altar in the concluding service. What does the altar symbolize at this time?
Sepulcher
This vestment symbolizes priestly authority and purity
Urara
True or False: we remember the Baptism of Jesus during the Resurrection Hymn
True
This is the place where the congregation assembles and symbolizes Earth
Hykla
This indicates the everlasting presence of Jesus and light of the world.
Ever-Glowing Lamp
What does the procession of the celebrant with the Gospel from the altar to Bema symbolize?
Arrival of Jesus to Earth
This contains the Holy Eucharist for holy communion and adoration.
Tabernacle
This vestment symbolizes chastity and service
Zunara
Which G'hantha prayer do we commemorate the passion, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus?
Fourth
This is where the celebrant puts on his sacred vestments and prepare for the liturgy.
Sacristy
What word means "Second Coming of Jesus"?
a. Parousia
b. Ecclesia
c. Evangelion
d. Eucharistia
Parousia
_____ is the central part of the Holy Qurbana
Anaphora
This is where the choir stands and what does the choir symbolize?
Questroma & angels
This vestment symbolizes the readiness of the hands to serve
Zande
What is another word for “Memorial Prayer”
a. Qudasha
b. Epiclesis
c. Diptychs
d. Karozuza
Diptychs
The place to treasure the relics of martyrs and saints in the church.
Bethsahade
This action signifies pleading for remission of debts and forgiveness of sins.
Sitting