Syriac Orthodox Jacobite Malankara Christianity Altar Serving

Review set for terms regarding the Holy Altar in the Jacobite Malankara Syriac Orthodox denomination of Christianity. Allows Altar servers to learn about what specific instruments and symbols of the altar mean, as well as their actions. Based off of books written by Malayali Priests in Kerala designed for this specific purpose.

Altar

“Holiest of the holies,” the Sanctuary of God where the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist is offered.

“Holiest of the Holies”

A term stemming from old temple worship, linking the Altar to Jewish temples.

Holy Eucharist

The unification of bread and wine by the celebrant, transforming the two substances into the body and blood of Christ, respectively.

Amen

True, we accept likewise

Priest

Typical celebrant of the service, representing Jesus and consecrating the Eucharist.

Deacon

Ordained assistants of the celebrant in the altar, representing angels.

Deaconate

The levels of ordained assistants traditionally performing various tasks depending on their rank.

Singer

The first rank of the deaconate; traditionally recites psalms and the Qurbono in musical tune.