Chapter 2: Holy Bible and the Syrian Orthodox Church Flashcards
Where was the Syrian Orthodox Church founded? (Jerusalem, Rome, Antioch)
Antioch
How many times a day does the Syrian Orthodox Church pray, according to Psalms 118:164? (Five, Seven, Three)
Seven
Who in the Old Testament did offer bread and wine, reflected in the preparation of the Holy Mysteries? (Moses, Melchizedek, Abraham)
Melchizedek
The Trinitarian doctrine emphasized in the Syrian Orthodox prayers is based on which New Testament passage? (John 1:1, Matthew 28:19, Luke 2:7)
Matthew 28:19
What does the candle on the altar signify in the Syrian Orthodox Church? (Shepherds, Disciples, Angels)
Disciples
Which Psalm is recited at the start of most prayers in the Syriac Orthodox liturgy? (Psalm 51, Psalm 23, Psalm 91)
Psalm 51
What does the Kaukbo symbolizes? (Resurrection, Baptism of Jesus, Nativity star)
Nativity Star
What is the name of the place in the church that symbolizes the Holy of Holies in the Jerusalem Temple? (Madbaha, Hykala, Narthex)
Madbaha
True or False
The Syrian Orthodox Church’s prayers emphasize the Trinitarian doctrine by addressing all three persons of the Holy Trinity.
True
True or False
The preparatory prayer of the Holy Qurbono is based on the order of Moses offering sacrifices.
False
True or False
In the Syrian Orthodox Church, Psalm 51 is a significant prayer of repentance.
True
True or False
The cross in the middle of the altar signifies the Holy Spirit.
False
True or False
The twelve candles on the altar represent twelve apostles.
True
True or False
Old Testament readings are part of all major feasts and sacraments in the Syrian Orthodox Church.
True
True or False
The church bell used in the Syrian Orthodox Church is not based on any biblical tradition.
False
True or False
The Acts of the Apostles are read during the Mass of Catechumens in the Holy Qurbono.
True