Orban
What does orban symbolize?
The Body of Christ
How many times does Abouna wash his hands before choosing the lamb?
Abouna washes three times as preparation for touching the bread that will be changed into the Holy Body.
When does the liturgy of the Word start?
What does "Agpeya" mean?
Book of Hours
Why is Orban a round circle?
Circle has no beginning and no end, just as God has no beginning and no end.
How many Orban's are offered when picking the lamb?
Must be an odd number (the Lord is unique)
What does Abouna do while we sing the hymn of the censor and the hymn of the intercessions?
- Places incense into the censor
- Abouna and the deacon circle around the altar while Abouna spreads incense and the deacon holds the cross and gospel
What are the Orban ingredients?
- Flour
- Yeast
- Warm water
What is the special room where the Orban is made, called in most churches?
Bethlehem
How many "lord have mercies" do we say?
41 "lord have mercies" - 39 whips, 1 crown of thorns, 1 stabbing
What comes before the Gospel?
The psalm which contains prophecies of the gospel reading.
Who are the authors of the catholic epistles?
St. James, St. John, St. Peter, St. Jude
What do the 5 holes of the Orban symbolize?
- 2 for the nails in the hands
- 1 for the nails in the feet
- 1 for the crown of thorns
- 1 for the spear on Jesus' side
How does the priest pick the lamb?
The priest puts his hands crossed in the shape of a cross, with the right hand on the left hand on the example of Jacob blessing Joseph’s sons “Then Israel stretched out his right hand and laid it on Ephraim’s head, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh’s head” (Genesis 48:14)
What is the minimum amount of people that are required for a liturgy?
- 1 deacon
- 1 congregation
All the books of the new testament end with "amen" except for Acts. Why is that?
The acts of the saints don't stop (the book is unfinished)
What is the inscription on the Orban? (in Coptic and English)
- "Agios Otheos, Agios Esheros, Agios Athanatos"
- "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal"
What does it mean when the priest places his hand on the Lamb?
The priest’s hand on the Lamb represents the transfer of our sins to the Lord Christ to carry them on behalf of His people. “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29)
What marks the end of the liturgy of the word?
The sermon
Only those who are baptized (however, in the liturgy of the word, all people are welcome)