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AE.01.33 HARRAK

The Syriac Catholic Monastery of Mār Behnam, inside the church, the ceremonial gate (Royal Gate) leading to the Holy of Holies; on both jambs of the gate from the inner side. , Al-Kidr

Al-Kidr › Nineveh
Date
Mid 13th Century
Language
Syriac
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Transcription
ܡܕܒܚܐaltarnounroot ܕܒܚ ܡܚܣܝܢܐForgivernounroot ܚܣܐ
ܡܕܒܚܐaltarnounroot ܕܒܚ ܩܕܝܫܐthe holy oneadjectivealso saintroot ܩܕܫ

Hover a word for its meaning. Glosses draw on Amir Harrak’s translations and the SEDRA 3 Syriac lexicon (Beth Mardutho), used for academic purposes.

English Translation

(1) Forgiving Altar. (2) Holy Altar.

Context
Location Detail Inside the church, the ceremonial gate (Royal Gate) leading to the Holy of Holies; on both jambs of the gate from the inner side.
Religion & Practice
Liturgy Expression from liturgical prayer after communion
Liturgical Furniture Forgiving Altar; Holy Altar
Churches & Shrines Named After Royal Gate; Holy of Holies
References
Harrak 2010, p.334
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