Chapter 14: Liturgical Study Flashcards

1
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The Pheero is a hat worn by priests. What does it signify? (Full priesthood, authority, discipline)

A

Full Priesthood

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2
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Which vestment worn by monks has a large cross and twelve small crosses? (Uroro, Eskimo, Hamnikho)

A

Eskimo

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3
Q

The Censer symbolizes which of the following? (Jesus death, presence of angels, purification of sinners)

A

Purification of sinners

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4
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Which vestment is worn over the Kutino by deacons? (Zoonoro, Hamnikho, Uroro)

A

Uroro

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5
Q

M’sone are ceremonial shoes that signify the readiness to trample the power of the __________.

A

Enemy

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6
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The Masnaphto symbolizes the cloth with which the Lord’s head was bound for his __________.

A

Burial

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7
Q

The Tharvodo is a small spoon used to administer the Holy Qurbono from the __________.

A

Chalice

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8
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The Evangelion Table symbolizes the heights of __________ from where God spoke to Moses.

A

Mount Sinai

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9
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The Batrashil reminds the bishop of the __________ carried by the Savior.

A

Cross

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10
Q

The __________ is a sponge used to cleanse the sacramental vessels.

A

Gmurto

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11
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The __________ is a star-shaped frame placed over the Paten to prevent Kablana touching the bread.

A

Kaukbo

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12
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The __________ is a bowl used by the priest for mixing wine with wat

A

Mshamshanitho

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13
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The __________ signifies the presence of angels around the altar during the liturgy.

A

Marvahtho

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14
Q

True or False?
The Hamnikho symbolizes the rope put around the neck of Jesus Christ.

A

True

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15
Q

True or False?
The Sakro is worn by deacons during the Holy Qurbono.

A

False

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16
Q

True or False?
The Chithola represents the Holy Trinity through its three parts.

A

True

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17
Q

True or False?
The Church bell is used to call the congregation to worship services, similar to a trumpet call in ancient times.

A

True

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17
Q

True or False?
Lahmo, the Eucharistic Bread, is made without any leaven.

A

False

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18
Q

True or False?
The Kasa is used to hold the Eucharistic wine.

A

True

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19
Q

True or False?
The Zender symbolizes the priest’s control over all spiritual desires.

A

False

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20
Q

True or False?
The Church Bell is used to gather the faithful for worship services.

A

True

21
Q

True or False?
The altar assistant uses the Hand Bell to mark the end of the Holy Qurbono.

A

False

22
Q

True or False?
The tablaitho can only be used in specific locations for the Holy Qurbono.

A

False

23
Q

What does Phayno symbolize historically in the liturgical vestments?

A

Aaron’s robes of many colours and the Saviour’s seamless robe.

24
Q

What are the three colours of Virikoottam?

A

Red, green, and yellow

25
Q

What church item does signify the tongs which the angel used in giving the glowing coal to the mouth of prophet Isaiah?

A

Tharvodo

26
Q

What does the Shushefo symbolize?

A

The Divine Mysteries being hidden from human understanding.

27
Q

What does the Kutino symbolize in the Syrian Orthodox Church?

A

The purity of those who serve in the Holy Altar

28
Q

What is the term for the ceremonial shoes worn by priests?

A

M’sone

29
Q

What does the term “Zoonoro” refer to in liturgical vestments?

A

Girdle

30
Q

What colour represents the purity of the Kutino?

A

White

31
Q

What does “Tharvodo” symbolize in the context of the Holy Qurbono?

A

Spoon

32
Q

What is the common name for the Eucharistic bread used in the liturgy?

A

Lahmo

33
Q

What is the name of the small cap worn by priests?

A

Pheero

34
Q

What does the term “Hamnikho” represent?

A

Wider Stole

35
Q

What is the name of the altar cloth that symbolizes the Holy Trinity?

A

Chithola

36
Q

What is the term for the cross placed on the Thronos?

A

Sleebo

37
Q

What does “Dhoopakutty” refer to in the church?

A

Censer

38
Q

What is the significance of the “Thronos” in the sanctuary?

A

Altar Table

39
Q

What does “Shushefo” represent in the liturgical context?

A

Veil

40
Q

What is the name of the ceremonial items used to cover the Chalice and Paten?

A

Kablana

41
Q

What is the term for the rectangular cloth with three colours on the altar?

A

Virikoottam

42
Q

What do the twelve candles on the altar symbolize?

A

Apostles

43
Q

Answer in one or two sentences:
What is the significance of the vestment Kutino?

A

Kutino is a white robe indicating the purity of those who serve in the Holy Altar, representing the luminous white robes of angels.

44
Q

Answer in one or two sentences:
What is the purpose of Hamnikho in liturgy?

A

The Hamnikho, or wider stole, indicates that the priest is armed with the fear of the Lord, and symbolizes the rope put around the neck of Jesus Christ by Roman soldiers. It is an armour and shield for spiritual battle.

45
Q

Answer in one or two sentences:
Why Thronos is called the ‘Tomb of the glorified Lord’?

A

Thronos is also called the ‘Tomb of the glorified Lord’ as the bread and wine placed upon it are transformed into the Body and Blood of our resurrected Lord.

46
Q

Answer in one or two sentences:
What is the significance of Lahmo used in the Holy Eucharist?

A

The Eucharistic Bread, called Lahmo, is made of wheat flour, water, salt, leaven and olive oil. The leaven used for preparing the bread is a portion of the leaven used in a previous preparation and as per tradition, it is traced back to the very bread used at the Last Supper.

46
Q

Answer in one or two sentences:
What do the twelve candles on the altar represent?

A

The twelve candles on the altar represent twelve apostles.

47
Q

Write an essay:
Describe the symbolic meaning of Censer (Dhoopakutty)?

A

The lower cup represents the earth and the upper cup the heaven. Among the four chains, the first chain stands for the Father, the second and third represent the Son, and the fourth chain signifies the Holy Spirit. The four chains are joined together using a circular disc on top with a hook representing the unity of the Holy Trinity. The twelve bells symbolise the twelve apostles. Several links of the four chains represent the saints, prophets and emissaries who led the people of God. The coal in the censer denotes the sinners and the fire signifies the Holy Spirit by whose contact the sinners get purified. The incense shows the grace of the Holy Trinity and cleansing of sins. As the smoke goes up so as our prayers should go high. The lower cup is also considered the womb of St. Mary where God the fire indwelled without burning as in the case of the burning bush (Exodus 3:2,3).

48
Q

Write an essay:
Describe the significance of the vestments Kutino, Hamnikho, M’sone and Pheero worn by the celebrant during the Holy Qurbono?

A

Kutino (Robe): It is a white robe indicating the purity of those who serve in the Holy Altar, representing the luminous white robes of angels.
Hamnikho (Wider Stole): The stole indicates that the priest is armed with the fear of the Lord, and symbolizes the rope put around the neck of Jesus Christ by Roman soldiers. It is an armour and shield for spiritual battle.
M’sone (Shoes): During the celebration of the Holy Qurbono, priests wear a pair of ceremonial shoes called M’sone. Since animal products are prohibited on the sanctuary, the ceremonial shoes are not made of leather. It signifies the readiness to trample and cast down under the foot the power of the enemy – all false pride and lust of flesh.
Pheero (Hat): Pheero means ‘fruit’. It is a small cap the priests wear during all public prayers. It consists of seven sections indicating the full priesthood of the celebrant.

49
Q

Write an essay:
Explain any THREE of the following: Thronos, Tablaitho, Virikoottam, Kabalana, Tharvodo, and Shushefo.

A

(Any THREE)
Thronos (Altar Table): Thronos which means ‘throne’ is located at the centre of the sanctuary representing the ‘tomb of Christ’. It is often referred to as the ‘Table of Life’ because the bread of life is placed on it. It is also called the ‘Tomb of the glorified Lord’ as the bread and wine placed upon it are transformed into the Body and Blood of our resurrected Lord.
Tablaitho (Tablet): A piece of wooden slab placed at the centre of the Thronos symbolizes the
cross of Jesus; and it is called ‘temporary altar’ where the Chalice and Paten are placed during Holy Qurbono. On one hand Holy Qurbono can be celebrated anywhere with Tabliatho, and on the other hand Holy Qurbono cannot be celebrated without it.
Virikoottam (Tricolour spread): This is a rectangular piece of cloth covering the Tablaitho. It s made of red, green and white/yellow coloured clothes representing the universe, the world, and the Holy Church respectively.
Kablana (M’Kablono/Cover): The two square shaped cloths called Kablana are used to cover the Chalice and Paten when they are not covered by the Shushefo. They symbolises the shroud that covered the body of Christ, and prefigured by the clouds that covered the Tent in the desert
during the plight of the Israelites from Egypt (Exodus 40:34).
Tharvodo (Spoon): The small spoon used to administer the Holy Qurbono from the Chalice represents the tongs which the angel used in giving the glowing coal to the mouth of prophet Isaiah in his vision (Isaiah 6:6,7).
Shushefo (Veil): The white veil used to cover the Paten and Chalice signifies the fact that the
Divine Mysteries are hidden from human understanding. It also symbolises the stone rolled over the Tomb of Christ and the rock of flint which sent forth twelve streams of water for the twelve tribes of Israel (Numbers 20: 2-11).