At the beginning of the Eucharistic public service, the veil (Thirassela) of the sanctuary is drawn aside, depicting the appearance of the promised Messiah.
At this time we sing "Nin Mathavu vishudhanmar...." ( St. Mary who brought forth the Christ and John the Baptist who baptized Him).
Nin mathavu vishudhanmar
Ennivar than prardhanayal
Swargapithavin eka sudha
Vachanamatham rajadeesha ! Ninne Vazhthum njan
Sahajamathai mrithirehitha – Karunyathal
Marthyanmar than
Varggathinu muzhuvan jeevanathum- Rekshayathekanagathanai
Vimalatha shuchiye-nnivayulla
Mahimaviyalum-Daivajanithri-kanya-kayam-mariyameennum
Bhethamathanye-Manavanayi-krooshithanaya-
Njangalkkudayonam-Mashiha !
Nija mrithiyalivarthan-mrithiye methichu-nihanichone!
Apparipaavana thrithwaika
Swapithavo-doppam jeevanezhum Roohkudhisha-
Sahitham Vandithane parikeerthithane – Kripa cheyyenam
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The whole congregation joins this song of praise while the priest, the deacon with censor and the accolites with 'Marbahasa' go solemnly around the altar carrying lights and incense, and waving the Marbahasa (fans).
Saint Mary and John The Baptist are remembered and their prayers are asked for because they were the two most intimately connected with the incarnation of the Lord, Mary who brought Him forth and John who prepared His way.
The priest offering incense to the altar by kissing the corners of it. The deacons or the accolites holding candles and Marbahasa move in a procession around the altar along with the priest in front of him.
Always the procession in our church is in a circle form. A circle means without a begining or end which represets the infinite Triune God.
Here in this procession, the priest represents Christ, the High Priest. The deacon who leads the procession represents John the Baptist, and the other accolites represent the Apostles and Disciples of Christ.
At this time we sing "Nin Mathavu vishudhanmar...." ( St. Mary who brought forth the Christ and John the Baptist who baptized Him).
Nin mathavu vishudhanmar
Ennivar than prardhanayal
Swargapithavin eka sudha
Vachanamatham rajadeesha ! Ninne Vazhthum njan
Sahajamathai mrithirehitha – Karunyathal
Marthyanmar than
Varggathinu muzhuvan jeevanathum- Rekshayathekanagathanai
Vimalatha shuchiye-nnivayulla
Mahimaviyalum-Daivajanithri-kanya-kayam-mariyameennum
Bhethamathanye-Manavanayi-krooshithanaya-
Njangalkkudayonam-Mashiha !
Nija mrithiyalivarthan-mrithiye methichu-nihanichone!
Apparipaavana thrithwaika
Swapithavo-doppam jeevanezhum Roohkudhisha-
Sahitham Vandithane parikeerthithane – Kripa cheyyenam
Listen to this hymn by clicking here
The whole congregation joins this song of praise while the priest, the deacon with censor and the accolites with 'Marbahasa' go solemnly around the altar carrying lights and incense, and waving the Marbahasa (fans).
Saint Mary and John The Baptist are remembered and their prayers are asked for because they were the two most intimately connected with the incarnation of the Lord, Mary who brought Him forth and John who prepared His way.
The priest offering incense to the altar by kissing the corners of it. The deacons or the accolites holding candles and Marbahasa move in a procession around the altar along with the priest in front of him.
Always the procession in our church is in a circle form. A circle means without a begining or end which represets the infinite Triune God.
Here in this procession, the priest represents Christ, the High Priest. The deacon who leads the procession represents John the Baptist, and the other accolites represent the Apostles and Disciples of Christ.
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