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The Korbana is stamped with a large stamp.
In the Kourbana there are 5
holes to remind us with the In the middle of the Korbana, there
wounds in the Body of Christ. is a large Cross to remind us of Our
Lord Jesus Christ. 12 small Crosses
to remind us of the 12 disciples.
Coptic words that mean: “Holy God, Agioc O :eoc Agioc Ic,uroc AgiocA;anatoc A large square in the Korbana with a
Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal”. This is large Cross in the middle which is
the praise of the Angels (Cherubim called “Spadicone” which means
and Seraphim.) They sing this “The Master’s” This large Cross
praise in Heaven all the time. reminds us that Christ is always
present in the midst of His Church.
The Korbana that Abouna picks is calleed “The Lamb”
Abouna picks this Kourbana from the group pf Korban.
The word “Lamb” means The number of Korban should be an odd number 3,5,7…this reminds us of
a “baby sheep”. The Kour- Christ among His 12 disciples. As He had sent them “two by two,” (Mark
bana is referred to as “The 6:7)In another word, the Korban in the basket represent the Disciples and
Lamb” because The Lord Christ Christ in their midst. Also reminds us with Christ among the believers
is the Bread of Life, and He is in the Church. Abouna tries to find the best Korbana that will
“The Lamb of God who takes become the Body of the Lord Jesus Christ through the prayers
away the sin of of the Liturgy.
the world!”
(John 1:29)
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