Books of the Bible
This book is filled with songs and prayers, many of which were written by King David.
What is Psalms?
Paul says to fasten this around your waist—not to hold up your clothes, but to remind you to always speak and live by the truth.
What is the Belt of Truth?
Wise men brought gifts, angels sang with joy, and a Savior was born on this feast.
What is the Feast of Nativity?
He doubted the Resurrection until he saw the risen Christ, and later brought the Gospel to India.
Who is Thomas?
Before Benjamin Franklin invented electricity, these objects reminded us of the presence of Christ shining in the darkness.
What are candles?
Paul wrote many letters, but this "fourth book of Moses" in the Old Testament is not one of them.
What is Numbers?
Just as a soldier protects his chest, Paul says to wear this to guard your heart by living a holy life.
What is the Breastplate of Righteousness?
The Church celebrates Christ's victory over death on this greatest feast.
What is the Feast of the Resurrection?
Gabriel brought peace to this daughter of David, and said "the Lord is with you, and shall come forth from you."
Who is Mary?
This is the "Good News" of life and salvation to the world, and I'm not talking about the Bible.
What is the Holy Gospel?
If you wanted to read the shortest of the four Gospels, you would turn to this book. But you have to promise to keep a secret!
What is Mark?
Paul says to put these on your feet so you are always ready to share the Good News of Christ.
What are the Shoes (or Sandals) of the Gospel of Peace?
Fifty days after Pascha, the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles on this feast.
What is the Feast of Pentecost?
Before becoming the first Christian martyr, this saint served the Church as one of its first seven deacons.
Who is Stephen?
Known to contribute towards the hearing loss of several priests and bishops, these are often decorated with seraphim, reminding us of their unceasing praises and the fluttering of their wings.
What are fans/marwothe?
This Old Testament book is named after a young queen whose courage saved her people from destruction.
What is Esther?
When the evil one fires his "fiery darts," Paul says this piece of armor can extinguish every one of them.
What is the Shield of Faith?
Peter, James, and John saw Christ shining with divine glory on Mount Tabor during this feast.
What is the Feast of Transfiguration?
Known as the "Light of the Church", this saint courageously defended the faith and the freedom of the Malankara Orthodox Church.
Who is Geevarghese Mar Divanasios?
This small consecrated wooden board rests on every altar and makes it possible for the Holy Qurbono to be celebrated even outside a church building.
What is a tablet/Tablito?
This book contains several visions describing Christ's final victory, which the beloved disciple received from God during his exile to the island of Patmos.
What is Revelations?
Every other piece of God's armor is mainly for protection, but this is the only one Paul describes as a weapon—and he says it is the Word of God.
What is the Sword of the Spirit?
Queen Helena discovered an famous relic, which was then lifted up high for all the faithful to see during the event remembered by this feast.
What is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross?
This fourth-century deacon is remembered for composing hundreds of hymns that continue to shape the worship of the Syriac Churches.
Who is Ephrem the Syrian?
This square cloth, adorned with either wheat or grapes, acts as a covering to either the paten or chalice.
What is the Qablono?