Liturgy
This means “work of the people”
What is Divine Liturgy
Official recognition by the Church that someone is a saint
What is canonization
These are ”the messengers.” They are closest to us, helping individuals and guiding people daily. Guardian ___
Who are angels
This is the main area of the church where the congregation stands or sits during the service.
What is the Nave
A person who reflected the image of God and lived a holy life
Who is a Saint
This is the most sacred part of the church, behind the iconostasis
What is the altar
A sacred image that reminds of God’s presence and the saints
What is an icon
There are __ ranks of angels
What is Nine Ranks of Angels
This is the first space you enter when you walk into the church.
What is the Narthex
What is a Feast Day
A short sermon where the priest or clergy teaches us what the readings mean
What is a homily
Praying to God on behalf of others
What is Intercession
In icons, they are often shown with many eyes to symbolize their deep understanding.
Cherubim
A song we sing: “Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.”
What is the Trisagion Hymn
Honoring a saint without worshipping them
What is Veneration
This term describes church members who haven’t been baptized or christened yet
The council of bishops that approves the canonization
What is the Holy Synod
In Isaiah 6, the prophet sees ___ flying around God’s throne, crying:
“Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of Hosts.
Seraphim
A letter from the Bible read by a reader — often from St. Paul.
What is the Epistle Reading
A humble monk who traveled from Russia to Alaska in the 18th century to bring the Gospel to the native Aleut people
Who is St. Herman of Alaska
A Greek term for the Preparation of Communion before liturgy
What is Proskomedia
A Greek term meaning “become like God”
What is Theosis
This Angel was at the Annunciation.
Who is Archangel Gabriel
When the Gospel is carried out and back in — showing Jesus coming to speak to us.
What is the Little Entrance
Died in a concentration camp for helping Jews escape during WWII
Who is St. Maria of Paris