Why does the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church use leavened bread in the Holy Qurbana? Did Jesus use leavened or unleavened bread at the Last Supper? Discover the biblical foundations, ancient Syriac traditions, and profound theological meaning behind one of the most significant practices of Orthodox Christian worship.

In this Orthodox Bible study, we explore the institution of the Holy Eucharist, the words of Jesus Christ, the witness of the early Church, and the historical connection between the Malankara Orthodox Church and the ancient Syriac Christian tradition.

✨ In this video, you will discover:

Why Jesus chose bread and wine at the Last Supper.

What the Bible tells us about the Passover and unleavened bread.

Why we must be careful when determining whether Jesus used leavened bread.

The Syriac distinction between Lahmo (bread) and Patheera (unleavened bread).

How the Malankara Orthodox Church received and preserved its Syriac Eucharistic tradition.

What Saint Justin Martyr and early Christian writings teach us about the Holy Eucharist.

Why the Orthodox Church believes the Eucharist is more than a symbol.

The spiritual significance of leaven, the Bread of Life, and the New Covenant.

The meaning of the prayer: “Thine own of Thine own we offer unto Thee, on behalf of all and for all.”

📖 Key Bible passages: Matthew 26:26–29; Exodus 12:15; John 6:35–58; Luke 22:15–20; 1 Corinthians 10:16–17; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; Matthew 13:33.

🙏 An important historical distinction: Although the Malankara Orthodox Church preserves leavened Eucharistic bread as part of its received Syriac tradition, the New Testament does not explicitly identify the bread at the Last Supper as leavened or unleavened. Understanding the distinction between Scripture, historical evidence, and received Church tradition helps us appreciate our Orthodox faith with both reverence and intellectual honesty.

The Holy Qurbana is not merely a remembrance of a past event. It is the sacred mystery in which the Church gathers around the altar to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The ultimate mystery is not simply the bread or the wine—it is Christ giving Himself to His Church.

May we approach the Holy Qurbana with faith, repentance, humility, reverence, love, and thanksgiving.

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