Meaning of Numbers
Symbols
The Body and the Blood
Stations in Liturgy
100
If there are 3 loaves (orbanas) in the basket, what does this number represent?
Symbol of the Trinity
100
Why do deacons hold candles during the liturgy? (what does this represent)
Jesus Christ is the light of the world
100
True or False: The wine must be
1. fruit of the vine
2. mixed with water
3. very puretrue
100
When do we pray Matins?
In the morning, before the liturgy
200
If there are 5 loaves (orbanas) in the basket, what does this number represent?
the 5 sacrifices of the Old Testament
200
What does wiping the lamb (orban) with water represent?
Symbol of Jesus' baptism
200
what does the bread represent?
The Body of Jesus Christ
200
True or False:
The communion is known as the Final Blessing
True
300
How many crosses are found on the Orban?
13 crosses
-large cross in the middle is Jesus, 12 surrounding are the disciples
300
What does placing the cross diagonally on the lamb represent?
Hint: remember that the lamb represents Jesus
symbol of Jesus carrying His cross
300
What shape does the Orbana have to be? Why?
Round (circle) because Jesus has no beginning or end
300
True or False:
-we do not pray the Agpeya during Liturgy
FALSE
400
Why is the Orban offered in odd numbers to Abouna?
Because Jesus Christ is unique and not paired with any human
400
What does anointing the lamb with wine represent?
Symbol of anointing Christ with the Holy Spirit
400
What is the place where orban is made called?
Bethlehem
400
The prayer of the Holy Spirit descends upon the Bread and Wine and changes them into...?
The Body and Blood of Christ
500
How many holes are found on the Orban?
5 holes that represent the wounds of Christ
a. 3- nails (two hands, 1 feet)
b. 1- spear at His side
c. 1- crown of thorns
500
What does wrapping the lamb in linen represent?
symbol of the linen clothes Jesus was wrapped with at His birth
500
What do the words in the above picture mean?
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal
500
What are the 5 readings during the Liturgy of the Word?
1. Pauline
2. Catholic
3. Acts (Praxis)4. Synaxarium
5. Gospel