Scripture in the Liturgy
These books of the Bible includes the words of Jesus: "Take, eat; this is My body..."
What is the Gospel of Matthew and Gospel of Mark?
"Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord" is sung before this reading.
What is the Gospel reading (or the Liturgy of the Word)?
This space in the Church represents heaven and the throne of God.
What is the Altar?
First part of the Liturgy, before the readings.
What is the Offertory (Preparation)?
In the Liturgy, this mystery is reenacted through bread and wine.
What is the Eucharist?
In Acts 2, the Apostles are described as doing this daily in their homes and the temple.
What is "breaking bread and praying"?
Name 3 Biblical books quoted in the Liturgy.
What is Psalms, Isaiah, Matthew, Luke, John, 1 Corinthians, Acts, Revelation, Exodus, and Malachi
St. Paul's letters are read in this part.
What is The Pauline Epistle.
The offering of bread and wine is part of this major section.
What is the Liturgy of the Faithful?
The epiclesis calls down this Person of the Trinity.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Jesus' words at the Last Supper that are quoted in this part of the Liturgy.
What is Institution Narrative?
This prophet said, "Holy, holy, holy is the lord of hosts..."
Who is Isaiah?
White robes and crowns worn reflect this book of the Bible.
What is Revelation?
This section includes Psalms and the Gospel reading.
What is the Liturgy of the Word?
This statement in the Anamnesis — “Your death, O Lord, we proclaim, Your holy Resurrection and Ascension we confess…” — reflects this central doctrine
What is the Mystery of Salvation.
This old Testament prophet said, "From the rising of the sun, even to its going down, My name shall be great among the Gentiles."
Who is Malachi?
Name 2 hymns in the Liturgy that are fully taken from scripture and 1 Psalm.
What is Trisagion (Agios O Theos), The Lord's prayer, the hymn of the Cherubim (the Anaphora Hymn), Alleluia (before the Gospel), The Gospel Response, Psalm 50.
This action done by the priest reflects the vision in Revelation and the Old Testament.
What is "offering incense"?
The priest calls the Holy Spirit in this part.
What is the Epiclesis?
This phrase in the Liturgy expresses the mystery of the Incarnation — God becoming man to lift humanity.
What is the Incarnation?
St. Paul said this about how things should be done in the Church.
What is “Let all things be done decently and in order”?
"The Lord is my Shepherd..." is found here in the service.
What is Psalm Response or the Pre-Gospel liturgy?
The twenty-four presbyters in Revelation reflect this Coptic practice.
What is the ranking/order of clergy or presence of priests during the Liturgy?
This is the climax of the Liturgy, when the bread and wine are consecrated.
What is the Institution Narrative?
Through participation in the Eucharist, Orthodox Christians are united with God in this lifelong process.
What is Theosis (or Deification)?