Liturgy Basics
What is called the main service in the church?
Liturgy
What does the bread stand for?
Jesus Body
What do we say 41 times during the Liturgy?
Lord Have Mercy
What type of clothing does a priest wear during Liturgy, and what does it symbolize?
Special white garments, symbolizing light and the transfiguration of the Lord
How many Sacraments are there?
Seven
How many main parts are there in the liturgy?
Three
What does the wine represent?
Jesus Blood
What do we sing before the Gospel is read?
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal
How many lashes did Jesus receive?
39 lashes
What is the Sacrament where sins are forgiven?
Confession
What is the name of the bread used in the liturgy?
Orban (Holy Bread)
What do the white clothes of the priest mean?
They remind us of God's light
What hymn do we sing at the end of the Liturgy?
Psalm 150
What are the three Liturgies called?
St. Basil, St. Gregory, St. Cyril
What Sacrament is celebrated when two people get married?
Marriage
Who leads the Liturgy?
The Priest
What does incense symbolize?
Our prayers going up to heaven
What do we say to lift up our hearts during the Liturgy?
"The Lord be with you all," followed by "Lift up your hearts"
What does the cloth (lefafa) used in the Liturgy symbolize?
It symbolizes our sins and how Jesus took on our sins during His crucifixion
What is the Sacrament where someone becomes a priest?
Priesthood
What do we call the part of the Liturgy where we listen to Bible readings?
The Liturgy of the Word
What do the candles around the altar represent?
The light of Christ
What song do we sing that begins with "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord"?
Hosanna Hymn
What year did the church split?
451 AD
What Sacrament uses holy oil?
Chrismation (Myron)