History in Canada
Saint and Leaders
Holy Qurbana
Traditions
Other
100

What is the country that is the birthplace of most Syro-Malabar Catholics who immigrated to Canada.

India

100

Which Apostle is who is believed to have brought Christianity to India?

Saint Thomas

100

What is the meaning of “Holy Qurbana”

It means “Eucharistic offering” or “Sacrifice

100

What is the Nilavilakku?

This traditional lamp is often lit before prayers and church events

100

What is the city where the Eparchy headquarters is located?

Mississauga

200

This province is home to the Eparchy headquarters in Mississauga.

Ontario

200

Who is the first canonized saint from India?

Saint Alphonsa

200

What is the liturgical tradition followed by the Syro-Malabar Church

East Syriac Tradition

200

This traditional dance of the St. Thomas Christians tells the story of Christianity's arrival in India?

Margamkali

200

How many number of books in the Catholic Bible.

73

300

Who and what year established the Apostolic Exarchate in Canada

In 2015, Pope Francis established this church jurisdiction for Syro-Malabar Catholics in Canada.

300

Which saint is known as the "Little Flower of India?

Saint Euphrasia

300

What is the language historically used in many ancient Syro-Malabar liturgical texts

Syriac

300

What is the traditional marriage ceremony includes tying this sacred thread around the bride's neck?

Minnu  

300

What is dogma that Mary was conceived without original sin

Immaculate Conception

400

Who is first bishop appointed to lead Syro-Malabar Catholics in Canada.

Bishop Mar Jose Kalluvelil

400

Who is founder of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (CMC).

Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara

400

The priest faces this direction during important parts of the Holy Qurbana?

East

400

What is the traditional wedding cloth is placed over the bride's head?

Manthrakodi

400

This young Italian saint is known as the "Patron of the Internet

St. Carlo Acutis

500

In 2018, the Apostolic Exarchate was elevated to this status?

Eparchy (Diocese)

500

Who is the Syro-Malabar saint is known for missionary work among the poor and lepers?

Saint Mariam Thresia

500

What is the term for the change of bread and wine into Christ's Body and Blood?

 Transubstantiation The term for the change of bread and wine into Christ's Body and Blood

500

Why is the Syro-Malabar Lent 50 days instead of 40 days as it is in the Latin rite?

We start on Ash Monday instead of Ash Wednesday.

Additionally, we count the Sunday's leading up to Easter in the total day count.

500

Name the three major Eastern Catholic Churches originating from India?

  • Syro-Malabar Church
  • Syro-Malankara Church
  • Latin Catholic Church in India (often accepted in parish trivia as the third major Catholic tradition in India)