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What is the Gospel stand also called?
Lectern
What does the Lectern symbolize?
The heights of Mount Sinai where God spoke to Moses
Syriac term for Censor
Dhoopakutty
What do the 4 chains on the Dhoopakutty represent?
The 1st chain stands for God, the 2nd and 3rd for the human and divine nature of God, the Son, and the 4th for God, the Holy Spirit
What do the 12 bells on the Dhoopakutty represent?
The 12 apostles
What does the coal in the censor represent?
Sinners
What does the fire in the censor represent?
The Holy Spirit purifying the sinners to make them Children of God
What does the lower cup represent in the censor?
Womb of St. Mary
Syriac Term for handbell
Kai mani
What is the Kai Mani used for?
To proclaim and draw the attention of the congregation to the important moments of the Holy Qurbono
Syriac term for Fan
Marvahtho
What does the marvahtho represent?
The presence of angels around the altar
Syriac term for Eucharistic bread
Lahmo
What is the Lahmo made of?
Wheat, flour, pure water, salt, leaven, and olive oil
What is the prayer before entering the church?
"With reverence will I enter thy house and offer my vows to Thee"
What are the 4 components of teh Qurbono?
Celebrant, sacramental items, book of Holy Liturgy, and the recipient
What did prophet Ezekiel prophesize about?
He prophesized the destruction of Israel and for those who repented the hope of salvation
What is the background of Prophet Ezekiel?
He worked among the captives during the Babylonian captivity period
What did Haggai prophesize about?
Rebuilding the temple
What was different about Haggai's prophecy?
He wrote in prose while other minor prophets wrote in verse form
What did Zechariah prophesize about?
The reconstruction of the temple
What were Zechariah's 8 visions?
Soldiers of God 2. Workers of God 3. Men holding measuring lines 4. Joshua and Satan 5. Lamp and olive trees 6. Flying roll 7. Ephah 8. 4 chariots
What did Malachi prophesize about?
An opportunity to repent will be given and that all should obey the law of Moses. God will save those who live in peace with one another. Approach God as he is eager to forgive
What is the background of Malachis prophecy?
Many people were suffering from exile and were doubting God's love
What is the essence of Joel's prophecy?
Come back
What is the meaning of Joel?
Yahweh the God
What were the 3 stages of Joels prophecy?
Crop failure, drought, and poverty
What message did Jonah convey to Ninevah?
God will destroy their city in 40 days if they did not repent
Who is the father of Jonah?
Amittai
Who is the contemporary prophet of Jonah?
Amos
To whom was the epistle of St. James written to?
For the Jews of the 12 tribes spread over the whole world
What was the last days of St. James like?
He was sentenced to death and became a martyr, praying to God for his murderers
What did the people of St. James native place call him?
James the righteous
Who did St. Peter write his epistles to?
Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia
What language did Peter write his epistle in?
Greek
Who was the epistle of Peter sent through?
Silvanos
Who did St. John write his epistles to?
Various churches in Asia Minor
Meaning of Ahai
My brethren
Meaning of Amen
So be it
Meaning of Barekmor
Bless me O Lord
Meaning of Habibai
My beloved one
Meaning of Halleluiah
Praise the Lord
Meaning of Kuriyelaison
Lord Have Mercy Upon Us
Meaning of Morio
Lord
Meaning of men olam vadamo lolam olmeen ameen
As it was from the beginning and shall be forever and ever
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