In remembrance of Simon the Elder, after the praxis is the old or new testament read?
new
The priest puts the veils on both sides of the Throne then incenses his hands three times to symbolize…?
father, son,holy spirit
how many litanies are there?
7
How often should you be confessing?
1-3 months, not usually any time frame
Why do we think the priest does the signing of the body three times?
father, son, the Holy Spirit
During the Faithful Liturgy the priest says:
Look towards the…..
east
What is the absolution?
“a holy sacrament, by which the sinner confesses their sins before confession”
what do the 12 crosses on the holy body represent?
12 disciples
After the Anamnesis, comes the prayer of:
Mystery of Invocation
What’s the difference between repentance and confession?
repentance: you and god
confession: you and a priest, through god
The word ‘Anamnesis’ is a Greek word, meaning?
lifting up
What are the 4 saints that the gospel is read from?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
chalice, spoon, paten
Why does the priest kneel down during the anamesis? What type of compassion should be shown through this action?
Piety and respect to pray the Mystery of Invocation.
How are we purified?
-This is done through communion, confession, repentance, good deeds, service, volunteering, and other services
When the veil is lifted, what does it symbolize?
christ rising from the dead, uncovers something new
What does “Anaphora” mean?
“lifting up.”
Who’s Simon The Elder?
Simon was one of the 70 elders who translated the Old Testament from Hebrew to Greek, he lived for 300 years, and he believed in the word of god, he also held Jesus when he was a baby, after St.Mary gave birth to him
What’s the Prayer of Sanctification?
Sanctification shows how God transforms a person, making them fit for a holy purpose.
-Sanctification includes a change of heart, a desire to love God and other people.
What does reading the orthodox creed symbolize?
This is why we say the Orthodox creed in unity and harmony to show our faith and love that we have for god.
whats this called?
phosphorite
The priest blesses the holy body with which hand and finger?
Right hand, pointer finger
What are examples of holy sacremnts
The holy body of christ
The holy blood of christ
The holy bible
Communion
Repentance
After the prayer of the Reconciliation and before the lifting of the Prospharine is when…….are being ordained.
Who is being ordained?
readers
- subdeacons
-deacons
-archdeacons
-and priests