Palm Sunday Symbols
The people waved these as Jesus entered Jerusalem
The Palm Branches
This Easter symbol is used at every Baptism.
A candle
Jesus' head was crowned with this.
The Crown of Thorns
This is the price Judas was paid for identifying Jesus.
Thirty dinar(coins/pieces of silver)
Of _____, ashes, or a crucifix, this is the item the priest blesses as a reminder of our initiation into the life of Christ.
water
What was the meaning behind the donkey that Jesus rode to Jerusalem.
( Hint: Multiple Meanings )
The donkey shows God's humility because a donkey is a lowly animal, showing that Jesus lived a humble life, and brought down His glory to be a servant
Who rolled back the boulder when the women went to the tomb on Easter morning.
The Two Angels
These were placed in Jesus' hands and feet to hang him on the cross.
The Nails
This object(s) was blessed by Jesus and became his flesh and blood.
The Holy Bread and Holy Blood
This was the animal that Jesus rode into Jerusalem.
A donkey
The women brought this to the tomb to anoint Jesus' body.
Perfumes
These depictions show thirteen events from the last hours of Christ's life.
The 13 Stations of the Cross
This is the name of the cup used at Mass that holds the Blood of Christ.
The Chalice
These two Greek letters are often inscribed on the Easter candle.
The Alpha and Omega
This is the word that the people repeated over and over as Jesus entered Jerusalem. It means "save us!"
Hosanna
This is the liturgical color for Easter.
White
These letters appear on the top of most crucifixes and stand for the Latin words for "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews."
INRI
When he washed these, Jesus showed us not only how to love but how to serve others.
The Twelve Apostles' feet
Those who are baptized are given these to put on to show their new life in Christ.
White Robes
We repeat the people's calls of Hosanna each time we pray or sing this prayer at the Divine Liturgy
'Hosanna in the Highest
Holy Holy Holy Lord'
The word alleluia means this.
Praise God
(amen)
This daily Oriental Orthodox ritual is not celebrated on Good Friday or any other day of Passion Week(except one).
The Divine Liturgy
Judas gave Jesus to the Jews by ____ Him, signifying He is the one the Jews wanted.
kissing
The five grains of incense inserted into the Easter Candle represent these.
The Five Wounds of Christ