Quiz 5 | frontal - incense

Question 1

frontal

Answer 1

A parament in the color of the season or day that covers the entire front of the altar, typically decorated with embroidery and orphrey or perhaps appropriate symbols. Sec antependium; superfrontal.

Question 2

funeral pall

Answer 2

A large, (usually) white cloth for covering a closed casket during the
funeral service. Symbolic of Christ’s righteousness and reminiscent of the baptismal garment. Based on St. John’s vision of the white-robed saints in heaven (Revelation 7:9-17) and the new life in Christ first given at Baptism (Galatians 3:27), now fully realized in death.

Question 3

Gallican rite

Answer 3

The liturgical rites common to early medieval France. In comparison to the Roman rite, more parts of the Gallican rite were variable. The people also had a larger role in the service. The more elaborate features of the Roman rite were adopted from the Gallican rite during the course of the Middle Ages.

Question 4

genuflect

Answer 4

Latin: genu (“knee’”) + flectere (“to bend”). Generally, all ceremonial kneeling in the service including at prayer. Properly, the brief act of kneeling at specific parts of the rite. Similar to bowing, a sign of deep reverence. Traditional in the Divine Service as the ministers first approach the altar and finally depart it, at the mention of the incarnation in the Creed, and in connection with the consecration in the Service of the Sacrament.

Question 5

Gloria in Excelsis

Answer 5

(GLOW-ree-uh in ek-SHELL-s0S). Also “Greater Gloria.” Latin: lit.,
“glory in the highest.” Ordinary in the Divine Service, the canticle sung
following the Kyrie. Originated as a morning hymn in the Eastern Church in the fourth century. Entered the Western Church much later. Omitted in penitential seasons and often on regular weekday Divine Services.

Question 6

Gloria Patri

Answer 6

(GLOW-ree-uh PAH-tree). Also *Lesser Gloria.” Latin: lit., glory to the
Father.” Ascription of praise, often appended to psalms and other liturgical texts. Entered into use during the fourth century as a confession against trinitarian heresies. Common tradition is to bow through the word  Spirit.”

Question 7

Gospel book

Answer 7

A book containing the four Gospels, typically large and with a richly
decorated cover. For use in Gospel processions.

Question 8

Gospel procession

Answer 8

A procession down the center aisle of the nave during the singing of
the Alleluia and Verse and before the reading of the Holy Gospel. The Gospel book may be carried by a book bearer, led by the processional cross, torches, and incense. The reading of the Holy Gospel in the midst of the congregation symbolizes the incarnation of the Son of God and His dwelling in the midst of His people now through His Holy Word. Also symbolic of taking the Gospel into all the world. See Holy Gospel.

Question 9

Gospel side

Answer 9

The left side of the altar (as the congregation faces it). Also known as
the “liturgical north” side, so-named for east-facing churches, where the altar is toward the east. This name derives from the ancient custom of reading the Holy Gospel from this location. See Epistle side.

Question 10

Gothic

Answer 10

The architectural style that succeeded Romanesque architecture and dominated church buildings in the High Middle Ages, beginning in the late twelfth century. The style, characterized by tall pointed arches and buttressed walls, allowed for larger openings for brilliant stained glass windows. A revival of Gothic architecture occurred in the nineteenth to mid-twentieth centuries.

Question 11

Gottesdienst

Answer 11

See Divine Service

From German: Gottesdienst, lit., “service of God.” The general term for Christian worship and its services in the Lutheran Church. Now used specifccally to refer to a service with Holy Communion (formerly Hauptgottesdienst, “Chief Diyine Service”) as distinguished from the services of the Daily Office.

Question 12

gradine

Answer 12

French: gradin, “step.” A of shelf on the wall behind the altar, or the back portion the altar that is raised above the mensa. The crucifix. altar lights, and flower vases are usually placed on the gradine.

Question 13

Gradual

Answer 13

From Latin: gradus, “step.” Proper of the Divine Service, a selection of psalm or other verses historically sung between the Epistle and Gospel. Also the musical book containing the Graduals and other propers for the choir. Named for the step of the lectern from which the Gradual was traditionally sung. Where an Old Testament lection is used, the Gradual is often said before the Epistle, separate from the Alleluia Verse or Tract.

Question 14

Great Fifty Days

Answer 14

The fifty (Greck: πεντηκοντα) days of celebration of the Lord’s resurrection spanning Easter Sunday to the Day of Pentecost (Greek: EVTnKOGtD). Draws upon the Early Church custom of naming the entire season ῾Pentecost.”

Question 15

Great Thanksgiving

Answer 15

Sce eucharistic prayer

In the Service of the Sacrament, a prayer of thanksgiving (see Eucharist) that contains or accompanies the consecration. In LSB, a clear distinction is made by not enclosing the Verba in a prayer to avoid confusion between man’s sacrificial ςords of thanksgiving to God and Christ’s words of proclamation.

Question 16

Gregorian chant

Answer 16

Also “plainsong” or “plainchant.” The historic music of Western
Christianity sung in unison. Though named after Gregory the Great, who according to tradition invented it, liturgical chant long preceded him. Under Gregory and his successors, this particular form of unaccompanied liturgical Singing was standardized.

Question 17

Holy Gospel

Answer 17

Liturgically, the reading in the Divine Service from one of the four
evangelists. The words of Christ are read last, the place of prominence. It is customary to stand for the Holy Gospel in the Divine Service (in contrast to the offices, where no distinction among readings is made). A Gospel procession may be used, especially on high festivals.

Question 18

Holy Innocents

Answer 18

Feast on December 28 commemorating the baby boys of Bethlehem
(collectively, “the holy innocents”) executed by King Herod (Matthew 2).

Question 19

Holy Thursday

Answer 19

See Maundy Thursday

Also Holy Thursday” English term: “Maundy” via Old French,
from Latin: mandatum, “command.” Thursday of Holy Week and, by extension, the first service of the Triduum held on the evening of that night. The term “Maundy” references Jesus’ words in the Holy Gospel appointed for the day from John 13:34:  ”A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another:” In Latin: known as de coena Domini,  of the Lord’s Supper”; in German: Gründonnerstag, “green Thursday.”

Question 20

homily

Answer 20

Greek:ομιλια, discourse.” A sermon on a biblical text. There is no significant distinction between a homily and a sermon.

Question 21

hosanna

Answer 21

Hebrew: הושיצה נא, approximately, “save now.” A plea to God our king to have mercy on us and save us from our lost condition. An acclamation on Palm Sunday and repeated as part of the Sanctus

Question 22

host

Answer 22

Latin: hostia, “sacrífice, victim.” The bread for Holy Communion, usually in the form of a wafer. May be embossed with a cross or other symbol of Christ. See celebrant’s host; elevation.

Question 23

host box

Answer 23

See pyx; ciborium; paten.

Latin: pyxis, “small box.” A vessel with a lid that holds the hosts used in Holy Communion. Usually the hosts are transferred to a paten for distribution.

(sih-BOAR-ee-oom), Greek: k1ßópov, “vessel containing food.” Vessel to hold Communion hosts. Distinguished from chalice by its lid. Hosts are usually transferred to a paten for distribution.

(PATT-en), Latin; palena, “shallow dish.” Plate, usually of precious metal, from which the body of Christ is distributed.

Question 24

Hymn of the Day

Answer 24

Latin: hymn de tempore; Germarn: Graduallied. A hymn proper to the day or week in the Church Year. In the Middle Ages, hymns were appointed for seasons and days, especially in the Daily Office. After the Reformation. Lutheran hymns often replaced the Gradual or sequence and quickly became associated with the Sundays of the Church Year.

Question 25

icon

Answer 25

Greek: [εικων, “likeness, image.” A style of sacred art usually associated with Eastern Orthodox churches. Painted according to strict guidelines, the two-dimensional paintings serve as the basis for a rich devotional piety.

Question 26

incense

Answer 26

Latin: incensum, “that which is set on fire.” Resin or other natural material burned to produce smoke with a pleasing aroma. Used in Jewish tabernacle and temple. In Christian as in Jewish worship, symbolic of prayer rising before God (Psalm 141:2; Revelation 8:3-5). Also suggestive of cleansing or sanctifying, i.e., “pleasing to God.” Traditionally in the Divine Service, the altar (as well as the people) may be censed. Also used in the Daily Office, especially Vespers at the Magnificat. See thurible.