1. Thronos – Table used in the sanctuary for celebrating Holy Qurbana
Thronos = Throne- seat of incarnate word
It is the throne of God. In English we call it Altar as the Body & Blood
of our Lord are offered as a sacrifice upon it.

2. Chithola -It is the covering sheet, The white linen represents the sheet
in which the body of our Lord was wrapped – it covers the front of the

3. Wooden Cross: adorned by Oorara (Red stole)
We use the wooden cross, without crucifix or any writing in it,
represents the resurrected and ascended Lord. (The Orthodox Churches
never use a crucifix because we give emphasis on resurrection
according to Bible). It is the symbol of Eternal life, which the
Resurrection gave. (Now, many people replace wooden cross with
silver or gold, which is meaningless). Cross is the symbol of salvation,
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