Inaudible Absolution to the Father
What is the primary source of the Inaudible Absolution to the Father?
Kholagy (Book of the Liturgy) and the Bible
Who prays the Inaudible Absolution to the Son?
Abouna
What action do the deacons and congregation do during the Audible Absolution to the Son?
Bow down our heads or worship on the floor. Do not sit down. The deacon who read the Gospel stands outside the altar and gives the bishara to abouna at the end of the absolution.
What does the congregation sing during this prayer?
Conclusion Cannon Hymn
What does 'Absolution' mean?
Being formally forgiven for something you've done wrong.
In what direction does abouna pray in during this absolution?
East
What does Inaudible mean?
A noise or sentence that a person cannot hear.
What is the source of the forgiveness of sins?
Through His saving, life-giving sufferings
When do we pray the Conclusion Cannon Hymn?
At the end of Vespers/Matins.
What shouldn't we be doing while Abouna is saying the Absolutions?
We shouldn't be getting ready to leave the church and we shouldn't be talking to our friends.
What is the gift that God has given us through this absolution?
Bonus (2x points): What is the prayer request that we are asking God?
God has "given us authority to tread on serpents and scorpions and upon all the power of the enemy."
Bonus answer: "Crush his heads beneath our feet speedily and scatter before us his every design of wickedness against us."
Why is bowing down to God during the Absolutions significant?
It is a symbol of reverence and respect. Also, we are supposed to think about our sins and ask God for forgiveness.
Name 5 things that abouna entreats God for at the end of this absolution.
Bonus (2x points): What does the congregation say after each of these prayers?
1. forgivness of sins
2. bless us
3. purify us
4. absolve us
5. and all your people
Bonus answer: Amen
What should the congregation be doing during this hymn?
They should be standing and praying with the leader. They shouldn't be talking and leaving the church.
What do the deacons pray during the Inaudible Absolution to the Father & Son?
1. Ϧⲉⲛ Ⲡⲓⲭ̀ⲣⲓⲥⲧⲟⲥ Ⲓⲏⲥⲟⲩⲥ Ⲡⲉⲛϭⲟⲓⲥ
2. Ⲧⲁⲥ ⲕⲉⲫⲁⲗⲁⲥ ⲩ̀ⲙⲱⲛ ⲧⲱ Ⲕⲩⲣⲓⲱ ⲕ̀ⲗⲓⲛⲁⲧⲉ
3. Ⲉ̀ⲛⲱⲡⲓⲟⲛ ⲥⲟⲩ Ⲕⲩⲣⲓⲉ
4. Ⲡ̀ⲣⲟⲥⲭⲱⲙⲉⲛ Ⲑⲉⲟⲩ ⲙⲉⲧⲁ ⲫⲟⲃⲟⲩ. Ⲁ̀ⲙⲏⲛ
Where else do we pray this absolution in the liturgical day?
At the end of the thanksgiving prayer. "given us the authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and upon all the power of the enemy."
What is the focus of the Inaudible Absolution to the Son?
The priest asks Jesus for mercy to forgive everyone’s sins, to protect the Church, and to bless all the people as we bow our heads.
What is the focus of the Audible Absolution to the Son?
Christ’s authority to forgive sins and to grant us His merciful kindness.
The words of the Conclusion Cannon Hymn differ throughout the Coptic Calendar. Name 7 different occasions.
Kiahk, Theophany, Annunciation, Resurrection, Lent, Holy Week, Nativity, Circumcision, Palm Sunday, Ascension, Pentecost, Feast of the Cross, etc.
How can we reflect or learn from these prayers?
Former declaration of the forgiveness of sins.
Where can we find this prayer in the Bible?
Luke 10:19
"Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you."
How can we spiritually benefit from Inaudible Absolution to the Son?
We should open our hearts towards God while repenting and asking Him to help us change our ways. This also teaches us to trust in God and prepare our souls for a closer relationship with Him.
While abouna is praying this absolution, what should we think of in order to spiritually benefit from this prayer?
Prepares our hearts for communion. We reflect on our sins, weaknesses, and mistakes, seeking God's forgiveness and guidance and offering repentance.
BONUS!!!: What is the purpose of the conclusion hymn?
Costs 1,000 points
It is a reminder to people when they leave to remember what occasion we are celebrating in the church.
Why is the Conclusion Hymn placed at the end of the service, and what effect does it have on the people praying?
The Conclusion Hymn is placed at the end of the service to leave the people with a peaceful and prayerful spirit. It also reminds us of God's presence.