Liturgical Texts

East Syriac Karozusa 1 transliterated
East Syriac Karozusa 1 transliterated
Syro-Malabar Qurbana Transliterated Version
This is the English Transliterated version of the Syro-Malabar Malayalam Qurbana. This also includes the two Greek Anaphoras aswell as season specific Qurbana prayers (Marmitha, Suraya, Karazutha, Huttama, etc.)
Ramsa (Evening Prayer) of the Syro-Malabar Church in East Syriac
The East Syriac text for Ramsa (the Evening Liturgy), as published by Vadavathoor Apostolic Seminary in 2020.
Old Mar Theo Nes English Taksa
These are the (old) translated texts of the Anaphoras of Mar Theodore and Mar Nestorius. The introduction provided at the start of the PDF shine light on the restoration efforts, and the historicity of each Anaphora (Qudasha).
Basic Features of the Liturgy with Especial Reference to the East Syrian Eucharistic Liturgy
Theology as the living dialogue with Christ, or as a coordinator of church faith reflection: While Spirituality is living the faith' in the Church, evidently, liturgy becomes the faith experience of the Church. 'Living the faith' is taking place mo...
Divine Praises (Unofficial Ver.)
While the Divine Praises document linked in the tab above is the latest, the following document contains only a single "Common Order" version of the texts, as such it is more simple to use. This is an effective way for those less used to using the se...
The Rite of Trisagion in the Syro-Malabar liturgy
Trisagion, literally meaning 'thrice-holy' (tris-agion), is the name given to the liturgical hymn "Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us". This hymn is sung in all liturgical traditions, both Eastern and Western. In the La...
Holy Qurbana - Pictoral Journey
English version of the Malayalam Book, Parisudha Qurbana Chithrangalilude, first published in 2002 with the second edition in 2007. This is an introductory walkthrough of some of the essential components of the Holy Qurbana with attached pictures.
Reflections on Liturgy
Placid Achan's reflections on the liturgy with particular reference to the ancient liturgy of the St. Thomas Christians. Liturgy is the sublime expression of the life of the Church. This ancient liturgy which is deeply rooted in the Bible and the...
General Characteristics and Sources of the Liturgy of the Saint Thomas Christians
A document on the history and basis of Mar Thoma Nazranis (St. Thomas Christians) and their liturgies. This document goes into depth on liturgical language, the Christ-experience shared by St. Thomas outside of the Roman Empire, the characteristics of the Aramaic Liturgy, and more.