https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:41:18 +0000 FeedCreator 1.8 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/_media/wiki/dokuwiki.svg https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/ https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/introduction?rev=1735977272&do=diff The Holy Qurbono Introduction The term Qurbana (or Qurbano) means Offering or Sacrifice and is the name given in the Syrian Church to the offering of the Eucharist or the Holy Sacrifice. It is also referred to as the Qurobo or Access, signifying the act through which humanity anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 07:54:32 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/kurie_elaison?rev=1735987730&do=diff Kurie Eleison The threefold Kurie Eleison (“Lord, have mercy”), along with phrases like Stoumen Kalos (“stand in order”), often proclaimed by the deacon, are remnants of the ancient Greek liturgy, which also survives in the Latin rite. Previous | Next anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:48:50 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/proemion_and_sedro_and_prayer_of_absolution?rev=1735987861&do=diff Proemion and Sedro, and the Prayer of Absolution The Proemion and Sedro form the typical structure of solemn prayer in the Syrian Church, used extensively in the prayers of the Divine Office. These prayers: * Begin with praise and thanksgiving, acknowledging the blessings God has bestowed, especially the sacrifice of His Son. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:51:01 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/sacrifice_in_general?rev=1735978096&do=diff The Holy Qurbono SACRIFICE IN GENERAL Sacrifice is the fundamental act of religion, through which we acknowledge our dependence on God and express our desire for union with Him. This desire is symbolized by offering a gift to God, representing our intention to offer anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:08:16 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/standing_as_a_sign_of_the_resurrection?rev=1735986307&do=diff The Holy Qurbono STANDING AS A SIGN OF THE RESURRECTION The emphasis on the mystery of the resurrection explains the longstanding tradition in all Eastern Churches of standing during the Qurbana. Standing was the normal posture for prayer among the Jews, and this custom was adopted by the early Church from the time of the Apostles. The ancient Church universally practiced anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:25:07 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_alter?rev=1735986851&do=diff The Holy Qurbono The Altar The altar, positioned at the center and separated from the wall, typically has two lesser altars on either side. It is called the “Throne”, symbolizing the place where God appears seated, as described in the vision of the prophet. Alternatively, it is referred to as the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:34:11 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_anamnesis?rev=1735988327&do=diff The Anamnesis The Anamnesis is the prayer in which the priest and the people together recall the mystery of Christ's death and resurrection, which is made present in all its saving power. * They also look forward to the Second Coming of Christ, for which this mystery prepares them (cf. 1 Cor. 11:26). anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:58:47 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_anaphora?rev=1735988052&do=diff The Anaphora The Anaphora, or Offering, is the solemn Prayer of Thanksgiving or Eucharist, central to the liturgy. It recalls the prayer of thanksgiving uttered by Christ at the Last Supper, along with the words and actions by which He instituted the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:54:12 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_blessing_of_the_censer?rev=1735987904&do=diff The Blessing of the Censer The priest blesses the censer in the name of the Holy Trinity, making the sign of the cross three times over its chains. He then incenses the congregation, signifying a public confession of faith in the Holy Trinity. This solemn blessing serves as preparation for the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:51:44 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_blessing?rev=1735988189&do=diff The Blessing The priest offers the first of three solemn blessings during the Qurbana, using the words of St. Paul (2 Cor. 13:14) and making the sign of the cross over the people three times. * In the Syrian liturgy, the sign of the cross is made with the thumb and the first two fingers joined together, symbolizing the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:56:29 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_calendar?rev=1735987435&do=diff The Holy Qurbono THE CALENDAR The Weekly Cycle The Christian week, like the Christian year, centres on the mystery of the Resurrection. Every Sunday is a commemoration of the Resurrection of Christ. The Resurrection of Christ, bringing the hope of resurrection to all humankind, is the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:43:55 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_church_building?rev=1735986709&do=diff The Holy Qurbono The Church-Building In accordance with tradition, a Syrian church is always built with its sanctuary facing the East, symbolizing the place of the rising sun, which represents both the Risen Christ and the location of His expected Second Coming from heaven. The church is divided into three sections, separated by steps: anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:31:49 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_commemoration?rev=1735988662&do=diff The Commemoration At this point, on Sundays and feast days, the commemorations are introduced. These include: * The Blessed Virgin Mary. * The Saint of the Day. * The Faithful Departed. These commemorations align with those used in the daily office of the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:04:22 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_communion?rev=1735988764&do=diff The Communion The Communion is administered to the people under both kinds, as is customary in the Eastern Churches. * A particle from the host, called the 'live coal', recalls the live coal from Isaiah's vision, with which the prophet's lips were touched to purify him (Is. vi, 6). anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:06:04 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_conclusion?rev=1735988903&do=diff The Conclusion The Qurbana concludes behind the veil: * The priest completes his communion and says the post-communion prayers. * He concludes by kissing the altar three times, a touching gesture of veneration for the altar, where Christ becomes present day by day anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:08:23 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_consecration?rev=1735988280&do=diff The Consecration The words of consecration are spoken aloud, as is customary in all Eastern liturgies. * At the conclusion of each act of consecration, the congregation responds with “Amen”, uniting themselves to the sacred action. * Through these words, anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:58:00 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_creed?rev=1735987970&do=diff The Creed The congregation recites the Creed, making a public profession of faith. The Creed follows the formulation established at the First Council of Nicaea (325 A.D.) and later revised at the Council of Constantinople (381 A.D.). Key distinctions: anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:52:50 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_dismissal?rev=1735988876&do=diff The Dismissal The Dismissal is marked by the priest’s three-fold blessing, referring to the provisions received by the faithful through the Communion for their spiritual journey. * This blessing emphasizes the early Church's custom of all present receiving anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:07:56 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_elevation?rev=1735988593&do=diff The Elevation After the third solemn blessing, invoking the Holy Trinity with sevenfold attributes, the priest elevates the sacred mysteries for the people to behold in preparation for Communion. * The words accompanying this act, “Holy things to the holy, anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:03:13 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_epiklesis?rev=1735988390&do=diff The Epiklesis In all Eastern liturgies, the Consecration is followed by the Epiklesis, or Invocation, in which the Holy Spirit is asked to descend upon the gifts. * The mystery of the Holy Sacrifice is believed to be completed and perfected by the action of the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:59:50 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_eucharistic_prayer?rev=1735988237&do=diff The Eucharistic Prayer The Dialogue between the priest and the people is among the most ancient liturgical formulas, present in all liturgies at this point. * The priest invites the people to lift up their hearts and minds to Christ, who sits at the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:57:17 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_first_service?rev=1735987507&do=diff The First Service The first part of the Preparatory Service, during which the bread and wine are prepared on the altar, is known as the Service of Melchisedec. This recalls the story of Melchisedec, the “Priest of the Most High God,” who brought out bread and wine when he met anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:45:07 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_fraction?rev=1735988491&do=diff The Fraction After the second blessing, taken from St. Paul's Epistle to Titus (Tit. ii. 13), the veil is drawn, and the priest proceeds with the Fraction. This rite, originally the simple act of the “breaking of bread” preparatory to Communion, now carries deeper symbolism. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:01:31 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_great_intercession?rev=1735988436&do=diff The Great Intercession The litany or prayer of intercession originally occurred before the Anaphora. However, in many liturgies, it was later transferred to the Anaphora, as the prayer of intercession was believed to have special efficacy in the presence of the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:00:36 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_images_of_the_saints?rev=1735986547&do=diff The Holy Qurbono THE IMAGES OF THE SAINTS A distinctive expression of the resurrection’s significance in the Eastern Churches is seen in the decoration of the church. In the ancient Church, particularly in the old Basilicas in Rome and other places, it was customary to depict anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:29:07 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_kiss_of_peace?rev=1735988095&do=diff The Kiss of Peace The Kiss of Peace has apostolic origins (Rom. 16:16; I Cor. 16:20; II Cor. 13:12; I Peter 5:14) and features in every liturgy as a sign of the “fellowship of the Spirit”, which the Eucharist outwardly represents. Key aspects include: anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:54:55 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_lord_s_prayer?rev=1735988549&do=diff The Lord's Prayer Once the veil is drawn aside, the people join the priest in reciting the Lord's Prayer. * This version includes the Doxology, found in the ancient Syrian version of the Bible, the Peshitto. * Having been reconciled with God through the sacrifice, the faithful confidently address Him as anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:02:29 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_prayer_of_the_veil?rev=1735988141&do=diff The Prayer of the Veil As the holy Sacrifice begins, the veil is lifted from the paten and chalice and solemnly waved over the offerings. The priest's prayer during this act likens the veil to: * The stone covering Christ's sepulchre, which is now metaphorically rolled away. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:55:41 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_presence_of_the_holy_spirit?rev=1735986211&do=diff The Holy Qurbono THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT In the tradition of the Eastern Church, the Holy Spirit is as present in the Holy Qurbana as the Risen Christ. After His resurrection and ascension, Christ poured out His Spirit upon His disciples, and this is represented in the liturgy through the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:23:31 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_presence_of_the_risen_christ?rev=1735986081&do=diff The Holy Qurbono THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST It is vital to remember that the Christ who makes Himself present in the Qurbana is the Risen Christ, seated at the right hand of the Father. The Qurbana not only represents Christ’s death but also His anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:21:21 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_priesthood_of_the_people?rev=1735978042&do=diff The Holy Qurbono THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE PEOPLE Both the Syro-Malabar Rite and the Syro-Malankara Rite now make use of the vernacular in their liturgies. This enables the faithful to actively and fully participate in the offering of the Holy Sacrifice anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:07:22 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_procession_of_the_mysteries?rev=1735988711&do=diff The Procession of the Mysteries The Veil of the Sanctuary, which is drawn during the priest's and servers' communion in the sanctuary, is drawn aside once again. The holy mysteries are then held up before the people in what is called the Procession of the Mysteries anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:05:11 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_public_service?rev=1735987634&do=diff The Public Service At the beginning of the Public Service, the Veil of the Sanctuary, which had been drawn during the Preparatory Service while the lessons from the Old Testament were being read, is now drawn aside. This action signifies that the time of expectation anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:47:14 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_reading_of_the_scriptures?rev=1735987773&do=diff The Reading of the Scriptures The reading of the Scriptures, following the ancient Jewish custom, is found in all liturgies at this point. This solemn proclamation of the Word of God, the “good news” of salvation, serves as a catechesis—an instruction in the mystery of faith for all the people. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:49:33 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_rite_of_antioch?rev=1735977413&do=diff Holy Qurbono The Rite of Antioch The Rite of Antioch, also known as the Liturgy of St. James, is traditionally regarded as the original rite of Jerusalem, celebrated by James, the brother of the Lord, in the Church at Jerusalem. Historical Context anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 07:56:53 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_rite_of_jerusalem?rev=1735977340&do=diff Holy Qurbono The Rite of Jerusalem The first rite of the Qurbana was celebrated in the Church of Jerusalem, following the example of Our Lord at the Last Supper. Initially, it was referred to as the “Breaking of Bread” (Acts 2:42, 46) but later became known as the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 07:55:40 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_sacred_vessels?rev=1735987171&do=diff The Holy Qurbono The Sacred Vessels of the Altar The bread of the Eucharist in the Eastern rites is leavened and divided into twelve sections impressed with twelve crosses. This bread is known as 'Bukhro', meaning 'first-born,' symbolizing the offering of the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:39:31 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_sacred_vestments?rev=1735987382&do=diff The Holy Qurbono The Sacred Vestments The vestments worn by the priest and other ministers are designed in the tradition of the attire of Aaron and the priests of the Old Testament, who were clothed “for glory and for beauty” (Exodus 28:2). Each vestment holds symbolic meaning: anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:43:02 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_sacrifice_of_christ?rev=1735985644&do=diff The Holy Qurbono THE SACRIFICE OF CHRIST All the sacrifices of the past, as stated in the Epistle to the Hebrews, were but “shadows of the good things to come” (Hebrews 10:1). They were intended for a time and came to an end when Christ died on the cross anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:14:04 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_sacrifice_of_the_church?rev=1735985996&do=diff The Holy Qurbono THE SACRIFICE OF THE CHURCH The sacrifice of the Eucharist, or the Qurbana, is not only the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, but also the sacrifice of the Church, and therefore, our own. When the bread and wine are offered during the Qurbana, they symbolize the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:19:56 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_sacrifice_of_the_eucharist?rev=1735985905&do=diff The Holy Qurbono THE SACRIFICE OF THE EUCHARIST At the Last Supper, when Christ offered bread and wine, He intended to leave His Church a memorial of His sacrifice on the Cross. Through this memorial, His sacrifice would not only be represented but also its anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:18:25 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_sacrifices_of_the_old_law?rev=1735978165&do=diff The Holy Qurbono THE SACRIFICES OF THE OLD LAW Sacrifice has been practiced by humanity since the earliest recorded times. The Bible recounts sacrifices offered by Cain and Abel, Noah, and Melchisedec, all of whom lived under the Natural Law, before any specific anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:09:25 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_second_service?rev=1735987571&do=diff The Second Service The Second Service is called the Service of Aaron because during this part, the priest is arrayed in sacred vestments and incenses the offerings, recalling the vestments and incense ordained for the priests of the Old Testament, with anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:46:11 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_structure_of_the_service_of_the_holy_qurbono?rev=1736757436&do=diff The Structure of the Service of the Holy Qurbono The Holy Qurbono, according to the Syro Malankara Catholic Rite, consists of three main parts. Each section encompasses profound symbolic and spiritual elements that reflect the depth of the Church’s liturgical tradition. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:37:16 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_syrian_church?rev=1735977504&do=diff The Holy Qurbono THE SYRIAN CHURCH In time, the Syrian Church, with its liturgy in Syriac, spread across the East, reaching Syria, Mesopotamia, Persia, and even extending to China and India. While Antioch served as a central hub, Edessa, situated on the border of Syria and Mesopotamia, also became a prominent centre. In the 4th century, Edessa developed a flourishing school of Christian learning, with anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 07:58:24 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_syrian_syro_malankara_rite?rev=1735977565&do=diff The Holy Qurbono THE SYRO-MALANKARA RITE The original rite of the Church in India was the East Syrian or Chaldean Rite. According to tradition, the Gospel was first preached in India by St. Thomas the Apostle, and it is historically certain that a Christian Church was established in anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 07:59:25 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_thanksgiving?rev=1735988815&do=diff The Thanksgiving The Thanksgiving consists of two prayers: * The first prayer is addressed to God the Father, giving thanks for the divine gift of the Body and Blood of Christ. * The second prayer is addressed to Christ, seeking His mercy at the time of His anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:06:55 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_trisagion?rev=1735987680&do=diff The Trisagion The Trisagion recalls the threefold cry of “Holy, holy, holy” by the angels before the throne of God in the vision of Isaiah. It marks the Church's deep reverence before the infinite holiness of God as it approaches the holy Sacrifice. In the anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:48:00 +0000 https://www.syromalankara.church/kb/holy_qurbono/the_washing_of_the_hands?rev=1735988011&do=diff The Washing of the Hands During the Creed, the priest performs the washing of hands as a ritual act of preparation for the Holy Sacrifice. As St. Cyril of Jerusalem explains: “” Following this act of purification, the priest turns to the congregation, spreading his hands in a gesture of anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:53:31 +0000