The Making
Who is allowed to make Orban?
A Man (deacon)
What are the three ingredients used to make the Holy Bread?
flour, water, and yeast
Who does the big cross represent?
What happens to the chosen Holy Bread during the Liturgy?
It becomes the Body of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.
How many total crosses are there?
12 little ones and 1 big one in the middle
What is the name of the room where the Holy Bread is prepared?
Bethlehem
What does the flour represent?
Jesus' purity / no sin
Who do the 12 smaller crosses represent?
the 12 disciples
How many orbans are presented at the beginning of the Liturgy?
3,5, or 7 (must be odd)
Who chooses the Lamb (main Holy Bread) for the altar?
the priest
Why is the preparation room named after Bethlehem?
Because Jesus was born in Bethlehem, and He is the Bread of Life
What does the water represent?
the Holy Spirit who united the members of the church together
What does the circular shape represent?
Jesus' eternity – no beginning or end
What is the special prayer said 41 times during the Offertory?
Kyrie Eleison / Lord have mercy
How does the priest chose the holy bread?
He picks the best looking one with the least imperfections
What do the deacons do while making orban?
Psalms are prayed because they have many prophecies about the Lord Jesus Christ
What does the yeast represent?
our sins that Jesus carried on the cross
What is the writing on the holy bread and what does it mean in english?
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal
“He who ____ My flesh and drinks My _____ abides in Me, and I in ____” (John 6:56)
“He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me” (John 6:56)
Which wounds are represented by the 5 holes?
2 in His hands, 1 in His feet, 1 from the spear in His side, and one from the crown of thorns